Rafał Trzaskowski has published a letter addressed to “friends from the Civic Coalition.” The Mayor of Warsaw is seeking the support of his party members in the presidential primaries, where he is competing with the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Radosław Sikorski.

Although Trzaskowski does not directly mention his rival’s name, the content of the letter contains several clear references to Sikorski’s political biography.

- Today is the time to turn another page of history. Today is the time to win Poland for democracy once and for all! The most important battle lies ahead! - the politician emphasized.

As Trzaskowski stated, the stakes of the upcoming presidential elections are “not a simple victory” and “proving to ourselves that we are strong.” - Our goal is to change Poland, which this victory will enable: the prosperity of citizens, the restoration of the rule of law, the fulfillment of our electoral commitments to Polish women and men, and ensuring security – both at the state border and in every municipality - he writes.

„Not everyone can bear the weight of these elections”
- The stakes of these elections are therefore enormous. Not everyone can bear them - Trzaskowski emphasized.

The Deputy Leader of PO argues that he “can talk with leaders of other countries as well as listen to the concerns and hopes of Polish women and men.”

„An international career can be built in salons, but true trust is earned only on the streets of our cities, towns, and villages”
- I know that an international career can be built in salons, but true trust is earned only on the streets of our cities, towns, and villages. It is in local government that I learned humility - we read.

He added that he “can separate his convictions from the mission entrusted to him by the voters.” - I understand that the role of a modern state is not to linger in old divisions between left and right, but to create space for people with different views - he continues, assuring that he will always stand on the side of the weaker and “will never give up” the fight for women’s rights.

- I know what a state in a crisis situation is like. I have felt firsthand the challenge that pandemics or refugee crises pose to institutions, law, and procedures - he added, noting: - I can communicate with anyone, even political opponents, to seek ways out of crises and persuade them to joint action.

As he indicated: - For me, security is not only a strong army, but also an efficient police force, safe food, a well-functioning healthcare system, and protection against the effects of climate change.

„We need a candidate who has passed real electoral tests and cannot be provoked in any situation”
- We need a candidate who has passed real electoral tests. Who can remain calm and cannot be provoked in any situation - Trzaskowski pointed out.

According to the politician, “we need a president who has no complexes towards the world.” - A president who knows when words build and when they weaken the country’s reputation. A predictable president who possesses the knowledge, inner peace, and experience that will allow him to coolly analyze challenges. A president who knows how to build a Poland free from hatred and how to convince young people to link their future precisely with Poland - Trzaskowski summarizes his letter.

Kiedy byliśmy razem - zawsze wygrywaliśmy.

Zróbmy to jeszcze raz. Chodźmy po zwycięstwo. I wygrajmy dobrą prezydenturę dla Polski.

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— Rafał Trzaskowski (@trzaskowski_) November 18, 2024