Bogusław Chrabota: We Need Better People, Not a New Constitution

Rzeczpospolita highlights a critical perspective on Poland's constitutional future, featuring insights from respected constitutionalist Professor Ryszard Piotrowski. In an interview with "Gość Niedzielny," Piotrowski asserts that the nation's pressing challenges require not a constitutional reset, but a "reset of politicians." He calls for leaders capable of understanding and applying the constitution with empathy and respect, rather than animosity or envy.

Piotrowski's participation in the President's Council for a New Constitution raises questions, given his emphasis on existing constitutional principles. He clarifies that the council's objective is not to enact generational changes to the current constitution but to initiate and facilitate a broad discussion about it. This dialogue, he stresses, must be grounded in a respect for pluralism of views and Poland's constitutional tradition, ultimately aiming to strengthen democracy.

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Nie jest nam potrzebny reset konstytucyjny, tylko reset polityków. Potrzeba nam ludzi, którzy byliby zdolni po pierwsze zrozumieć konstytucję, po drugie ją stosować bez niechęci, zawiści, agresji, tylko z empatią i szacunkiem

From the perspective of Rzeczpospolita, a publication committed to thoughtful political discourse, Piotrowski's stance is significant. It challenges the often-heated rhetoric surrounding constitutional reform, suggesting that the quality of political actors is as crucial, if not more so, than the legal framework itself. The emphasis on fostering a respectful, pluralistic debate is particularly relevant in Poland's current political climate, where divisions often overshadow constructive dialogue. This nuanced approach, focusing on both the letter and the spirit of the law, as well as the character of those who uphold it, offers a vital counterpoint to more radical proposals.

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celem pracy wskazanym w nominacji nie jest jakaś generacyjna zmiana obecnej konstytucji. Celem prac rady jest zainicjowanie i przeprowadzenie dyskusji na temat polskiej konstytucji, która ma się odbywać z poszanowaniem zasady pluralizmu poglądów oraz tradycji konstytucyjnej dla wzmocnienia demokracji