Donald Tusk and Rafał Trzaskowski, a paper marriage

Krzysztof Ziemec talks to Sławomir Jastrzębowski, a writer associated with tv Republic.

Love in politics can be fleeting – 1 flourishes, the another weakens. I am reasoning about the relation between Donald Tusk and Rafał Trzaskowski. According to the weekly “Wprost”, Tusk may want to limit the influence of the president of Warsaw.

There was never love. Donald Tusk and Rafał Trzaskowski are 2 different worlds. Prime Minister Tusk is known for eliminating people who could harm him or possibly replace him. erstwhile he leaves the post, he appoints people who safe his interests – specified as Ewa Kopacz.

Rafał Trzaskowski's environment is besides restricted. Sławomir Nitras, liable for the unsuccessful campaign, was dismissed. Trzaskowski lost his run despite everyone claiming to win, so his defeat was almost certain. Now Donald Tusk further reduces his influence in Warsaw, which can be considered a double humiliation.

I realize that without the approval of Prime Minister Tusk Rafał Trzaskowski he could not become President.

That's right, although not precisely Tusk wanted it to be him. The concept was created: Trzaskowski as a candidate, but collided with Sikorski. Sikorski lost in an interior vote due to the fact that on the Platform he is seen as a abroad body – remember his erstwhile cooperation with Jarosław Kaczyński and another matters from the past.

Tusk systematically cuts out people with charisma and possible that could endanger him. This is his kind of governance: eliminates competition. Unlike a leader who surrounds himself with valuable people, he supports them and develops their talents.

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This is simply a different model than in another parts?

Yeah. The difference between the Law and civilian Platform in staff quality is huge. PiS has many well educated lawyers, frequently with experience in Solidarne Poland or Ziobra. They're professionals who know what they're doing and are practically prepared to work.

The PO lacks experienced people – an example is Sławomir Sz Trapka, who does not manage as a spokesman. He lacks experience and experience, and Tusk does not have many alternatives due to the fact that he cut out possible candidates earlier.

Some lawyers in the PO, like Roman Gierty, are seen as cynical and flexible on ethics issues, which weakens the party's legal facilities.

Returning to the relation of Rafał Trzaskowski and Donald Tusk – was there never a real bond there?

Nope. There's no connection. The warm words were alternatively for show. This can be compared to a paper matrimony that threatens to become conflict. A good example is the law limiting the sale of alcohol in Warsaw – it shows that Tusk inactive controls decisions, even in the city ruled by Trzaskowski.

Trzaskowski has no real power, and Tusk clearly limits his influence through his actions. The force from Europe further complicates the situation of Tusk, who promised to lead to Trzaskovsky's success. In the background, there are besides risks associated with net laws that may lead to conflicts with the European Union.

So Rafal Trzaskowski died in his own backyard?

Exactly. He showed that there is no real power in Warsaw. Tusk can painfully limit his ability, and people see that Trzaskowski is specified a “left that cannot roar.”

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How do you justice Tusk's kind of governance?

Tusk has an authoritarian kind in a political sense: it removes people who can endanger his position alternatively of surrounding themselves with valuable coworkers and developing their talents. This contrasts with models in which the leader supports his people and builds real strength with them.

What is the issue of preparing young politicians?

They should go on a road akin to journalists – learn from older people, gain experience step by step. Trzaskowski, and in peculiar his colleagues, do not have specified preparation. This makes young people like Traps make mistakes that harm Platform. A politician should have a mentor who corrects his mistakes – this is missing in the PO.

Returning to the relation of Donald Tusk and Rafał Trzaskowski – this is simply a controlled relation alternatively than a partner relationship?

Exactly. Tusk shows who truly has power, and Trzaskowski is limited in action. Even in Warsaw, its influence is illusory, due to the fact that decisions are passed by Tusk people. This shows that the kind of government in PO is centralizing – control of Tusk is absolute.

What about the European force and laws introduced in Poland?

Prime Minister Tusk is under force due to the fact that he has committed himself to Trzaskowski's success. In the background, there are besides laws on the Internet, which may lead to conflicts with the European Union. This is an additional political burden and shows that Tusk cannot act freely.