This article discusses the aftermath of a contentious election debate in Końskie, Poland. The debate, initially intended to boost Rafał Trzaskowski's campaign, unexpectedly involved numerous candidates and escalated into a series of attacks. The article highlights the resulting internal conflict within Koalicja Obywatelska (KO), focusing on their responses and concerns.
The debate, which was originally meant to be between Trzaskowski and Karol Nawrocki, grew to include eight candidates, including representatives from other parties such as Szymon Hołownia and Magdalena Biejat. KO's reaction to these other candidates' attacks on Trzaskowski is central to the article's narrative.
The article concludes that the party intends to overcome its internal divisions, stressing that a unified front is vital for the campaign's success.
Biejat's refusal to participate in TV Republika debates and her meeting with President Andrzej Duda are also covered in detail. Her opposition to a bill lowering health insurance contributions for entrepreneurs and her reason for boycotting TV Republika are highlighted.
The article underlines the volatile nature of the Polish political landscape during this election cycle. The unexpected escalation of the Końskie debate, and the resulting internal disagreements within KO, underscore the complexities and challenges faced by opposition parties during the election campaign. The narrative concludes with an acknowledgement that internal cohesion will be crucial for KO to progress toward the next election phase.