In fresh weeks, the German press has drawn attention to the increasing popularity of Sławomir Mentzen, the leader of the Confederation, who has the chance to enter the second circular of elections for president of Poland. According to an analysis of ‘Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung’, Mentzen is seen as a candidate outside the agreement, which attracts voters tired of the current policy.
Electoral Campaign
Mentzen runs an intensive electoral campaign, gathering with voters across Poland, especially in smaller towns. His rhetoric frequently criticizes the European Union, immigrants, the Warsaw elite, Ukrainian refugees and the right to abortion. Although any of his supporters may have doubts about any of the demands, their belief in the anticipation of real change prevails.
Popularity among voters
Mentzen owes his popularity primarily to being seen as individual another than the remainder of the politicians. He has support among entrepreneurs, mediate class with adequate bureaucracy and taxes, as well as among people with higher education who are tired of polarising between PO and PiS. His electorate is mostly young men.
Figures
According to the polls, Mentzen overtakes the PiS-backed Charles Nawrocki. This is peculiarly shocking for the Law and Justice, who hoped to keep the presidency after losing power in the parliamentary elections. 75% of voters believe Mentzen has a chance to enter the second circular of elections, and 45% say that his program is more convincing than that of another candidates.
Analytical
According to analysts, confronting Mentzen in the second circular would besides be risky for Rafał Trzaskowski. Mentzen is effectively positioned as a candidate outside the deal, which attracts voters tired of the current policy. His eloquence, sense of humor and autoironia make him seen as an independent and honest person.
Conclusion
The increasing popularity of Sławomir Mentzen shows that the Polish political scene is increasingly diverse and unstable. Presidential elections will be of large importance for the future of Poland, and the result of the elections will depend on many factors, including support for individual candidates.
