Following the first circular of the alleged presidential election, Sławomir Mentzen, the Confederate leader, invited Rafał Trzaskowski (KO) and Karol Nawrocki (PiS) to a conversation on his YouTube channel. The aim was to discuss 8 points of the declaration, including taxes, relations with the EU or sending Polish soldiers to Ukraine. On Saturday there was a gathering with Trzaskowski, and his words caused a large stir.
The conversation began with a question about the pace of implementation of the promises of Donald Tusk's government. Trzaskowski admitted that he would like the changes to take place faster, but at the same time he defended the coalition's actions. “I am not ashamed of the current authorities,” he said.
The key minute was to discuss taxes. Mentzen asked Trzaskowski if he would agree with the first point of his declaration: "I will not sign any law that raises existing taxes, contributions, fees or introduces fresh fiscal burdens".
– I'm the enemy of fresh taxes. I think he might agree here. – KO candidate replied.
Mentzen did not cover surprise and satisfaction: – So we mostly agree that you will not rise taxes. I'm very happy for you. I feel like it's my biggest success ever. I convinced 2 candidates to do this. – he said.
Defence of the gold and the future of the euro in Poland
In the further part of the discussion, Trzaskowski besides referred to monetary issues. He assured that will defend Polish gold and sees no reason to limit cash turnover.
– I don't see any reason to limit the cash flow. You must besides remember that BLIK is simply a Polish invention. My children usage almost exclusively BLIK – he said.
Referring to the euro, Trzaskowski stated that Poland will not introduce a single EU currency, due to the fact that the goldfish provides resilience to crises. – Goldfish guarantees us resilience to crises. There are presently no plans to introduce the euro He stressed.
Summary: Did Mentzen persuade Trzaskovsky?
Mentzen's gathering with Trzaskowski showed that on any issues – specified as taxes or gold defence – their positions converge. The Confederate politician considered this a success, although differences in another areas stay significant.
Will specified declarations translate into real action in the event of a possible Trzaskovsky presidency? This question remains open, but the conversation itself surely influenced political discourse before the second circular of elections.
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