NEWS

28/04/2020

11:32

President Halts Leaking in the Governing Camp and Secures Gowin's Declaration Against Opposition's Plan

Łukasz Mężyk

The culmination of President Duda's meeting with Jarosław Gowin and MPs from Porozumienie was securing a clear declaration from the former Deputy Prime Minister that he is not participating, nor does he intend to participate, in forming a new parliamentary majority, nor is he seeking the position of Speaker of the Sejm from such a majority – we hear from participants in the meeting at the Palace. According to our sources, Jarosław Gowin reportedly asked the President to engage in de-escalating tensions within the camp and declared, as he confirmed publicly today, that there is no alternative to the majority formed by United Right in this Sejm. He also reportedly spoke highly of the shared achievements of the 5-year government – we hear. As we understand it, the meeting took place in a cordial atmosphere, with both Gowin and the President reportedly assuring each other of mutual affection and loyalty. At a morning briefing in the Sejm, organized to present the "Secure State" package, Gowin was asked about the situation in United Right following Ryszard Terlecki's statements: "- I will not comment on those statements [. It is important that there is the best possible atmosphere in United Right. I believe that the government of United Right is the best possible solution in this parliament. I would appeal to all members of our camp to avoid words that introduce unnecessary tension.

Łukasz Mężyk