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The ruling conservative Law and Justice (PiS) party in Poland is expected to come out ahead of the parliamentary elections on Sunday 13 October. It remains to be seen whether he will succeed in maintaining his absolute majority.
In order to continue to govern alone, the Law and Justice Party must win 231 seats in the Diet, the lower house of the Polish Parliament. It currently holds 237. The goal is realistic, but the opposition is ambushed. According to the latest polls, about 42 to 45 percent of voters said they were ready to vote in favor of the ruling party, and 45 percent in favor of various opposition parties. In these circumstances, the participation rate could make all the difference.
In power for four years, the Law and Justice party has traditionally relied on the most disadvantaged layers of Polish society, but also the middle class in the countryside. He defends a conservative national vision of Poland. Increasing allowances, minimum wages and purchasing power, including lowering taxes, is one of its key promises. The stated goal is to create a polish welfare state.
The good economic situation in Poland is in favor of the PiS. Last month, unemployment fell to 5.1%, its lowest level since the fall of communism. Its main opponent, the Civic Coalition, is credited with only 23% of voting intentions. It relies mainly on the middle class of large cities, which rejects the controversial judicial reforms and divisions of society created by the PiS.
Appropriate by some 13%, the left should return to Parliament after four years of absence.
This is a big help for everyday expenses. Also, I can pay dance classes for my daughter and football for my son. If I did not receive this money, I will not be able to enroll them in these activities.
Parliamentary elections in Poland: the family allowance at the heart of the vote
Report in Warsaw
12/10/2019 - by Thomas Giraudeau Play