Former PM Morawiecki Unveils 'Rozwój Plus' Program with Ten Pillars for Poland
Translated from Polish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Former Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki unveiled a new development program called "Rozwój Plus."
- The program is built upon ten core pillars, including patriotism, national security, and economic sovereignty.
- Morawiecki emphasized Poland's need for strong ambitions and a focus on national interests in all decisions.
Former Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki has announced a new development program, "Rozwój Plus," outlining ten foundational pillars for the nation's future. Leading the initiative through the "Rozwój Plus" association, Morawiecki presented the program on the social platform X, emphasizing the need for "great ambitions" and individuals willing to take responsibility for their realization.
There is no strong Poland without great ambitions. There are no great ambitions without people who define them and are ready to take responsibility for their realization. Security. Development. Sovereignty. Ambition. Identity. Patriotism. These are not election slogans, but the foundations of the state we want to build together with you.
The ten pillars include Patriotism as the guiding principle for all decisions, respect for the democratically elected president, a secure Poland, an autonomous migration policy, strengthening the tax system, accelerating nuclear energy development, opposing the EU's climate policy, reviving strategic investments, promoting a "Poland in a smartphone" initiative, and prioritizing victory.
Morawiecki elaborated on "patriotism as a compass," stating that all economic, social, and international decisions by "Rozwój Plus" politicians will be guided by "the interest of Poland and the values of Poles," rather than ideology or foreign influence. He praised President Karol Nawrocki as a "statesman" and a crucial institutional counterweight to the current government.
Patriotism as the compass of every decision.
Under the banner of national security, Morawiecki stressed the importance of a well-equipped army, intermarium cooperation, and a strong NATO alliance, advocating for permanent U.S. bases in Poland as a top foreign policy goal. Regarding migration, he asserted that "the safety of Poles must always be paramount," calling for strong opposition to the EU's migration pact and maintaining strict border control.
The safety of Poles must always be paramount.
The program also addresses economic and energy policies, proposing tax system reforms to benefit Polish businesses and significantly increase the second tax bracket threshold. Morawiecki called for prioritizing stable, modern, and affordable energy through the development of large-scale nuclear power plants and small modular reactors. He criticized the EU's Green Deal and related policies, deeming them detrimental to Polish industry, agriculture, and citizens' finances, and calling for their removal to enhance European competitiveness.
These must disappear, and Europe must be competitive.
Originally published by Rzeczpospolita in Polish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.