The article centers on Karol Nawrocki, a Polish presidential candidate from the PiS party, and his involvement in acquiring an apartment from an elderly man, Jerzy Å»., under allegedly fraudulent circumstances. Nawrocki allegedly promised care and payment in exchange for the apartment but failed to deliver either. This act is highlighted as particularly damaging given the emotional resonance it holds for the primarily elderly PiS electorate who fear losing their homes and facing loneliness.
The scandal significantly impacts Nawrocki’s campaign, reversing its recent positive momentum. Despite initial successes including a well-funded convention and endorsements, the scandal returns the focus to Nawrocki's past controversies and questionable connections.
The article raises questions about Jarosław Kaczyński's leadership within the PiS party, suggesting his approval of Nawrocki's candidacy demonstrates a lack of control and potentially dangerous decision-making.
The PiS campaign attempts to deflect attention by attacking the opposition, particularly focusing on past scandals involving Warsaw's city government. Despite this, the article notes that Nawrocki's chances are diminished, especially after losing the support of SÅ‚awomir Mentzen, leader of the Konfederacja party. However, the article concludes that Nawrocki's victory remains a possibility, indicating a potential acceptance by voters of the morally questionable aspects of the case.
The article warns that a PiS victory, despite the scandal, would indicate a lack of moral boundaries for the party and give Kaczyński almost unlimited power.