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Presidential Elections 2025. Rafał Trzaskowski, Sławomir Mentzen, Karol Nawrocki. How much would fulfilled promises cost?
Should Sławomir Mentzen’s proposals be realized, the deficit could rise by as much as 143 billion zlotys. The commitments made by Karol Nawrocki could create a budget gap of 85 billion. For Rafał Trzaskowski, the increase in debt would be 35 billion. This information is sourced from the magazine „Polska i Świat”. The full issue can be accessed on TVN24 GO.
Every presidential campaign features promises of action, change, or reform. Such statements are made by all candidates, regardless of their differing perspectives, and voicing them comes at no cost.
– These are not merely political fantasies – states Michał Piękoś, publisher of the Strefa Biznesu portal. – This resembles a form of political absurdity, which we as economic journalists might find amusing. However, it is tragic, as it reflects the state of Polish political discourse – he adds.
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The Strefa Biznesu portal has scrutinized the candidates’ pledges who, according to surveys, are currently leading the election race.
If Sławomir Mentzen’s promises were put into effect, the deficit could reach 143 billion zlotys. Karol Nawrocki’s commitments would result in a budgetary cost of 85 billion zlotys. The least expensive for the national budget would be Rafał Trzaskowski’s proposals, which would increase the budget gap by 32 billion zlotys.
Leading Candidates’ Commitments
– I envision a strong, proud, affluent, and secure Poland – this is the central theme of Confederation candidate Sławomir Mentzen, reiterated in every address. The only question remains whether this vision of Poland can fulfill his promises.
The Confederation leader’s agenda includes abolishing the Belka tax, reverting to the pre-Polish Deal health insurance contribution, raising the tax-free threshold, and implementing a flat PIT. Where will the funding originate?
– We should cut state expenditures, which would enable us to lower taxes – suggests Wojciech Machulski from the Confederation.
Slawomir Mentzen TVN24The PiS-supported candidate is also generous with his commitments. He confidently declares, in nearly every locality he visits, not only cheaper electricity but also reduced PIT, VAT, enhanced pension indexing, and support for entrepreneurial parents.
– Doctor Karol Nawrocki offers credible proposals, and if he claims he will execute them, he will follow through. His backing from Law and Justice indicates that this program will be a reliable one – asserts Józefa Szczurek-Żelazko from PiS.
Karol Nawrocki TVN24
– I am confident that, in collaboration with the government, these funds can be secured when Rafał Trzaskowski takes office – assures Agnieszka Pomaska from the Civic Platform.
Rafał Trzaskowski in Radom tvn24No matter who assumes the presidency, they will not independently plunge the country into debt, since even if they wished to, they lack the legal authority to do so.
The presidential election is scheduled for May 18, with a possible runoff on June 1.
