The former education minister immediately went on a policy offensive, announcing radical changes in energy and fiscal policy. Among the main proposals were Poland's exit from the EU Emissions Trading System (ETS) and significant tax cuts on fuels, aimed at halting the rise in citizens' cost of living.

Nomination of Przemysław Czarnek

Jarosław Kaczyński announced the former education minister as the official PiS candidate for prime minister in the 2027 elections.

War on the ETS system

Czarnek announced a draft bill proposing Poland's exit from the EU Emissions Trading System.

Fuel price cuts

PiS's economic program includes a reduction in excise duty and VAT on motor fuels.

Coalition question

The PiS candidate ruled out the possibility of cooperation with Grzegorz Braun's Confederation of the Polish Crown.

Przemysław Czarnek, the Law and Justice party's candidate for prime minister, announced he would submit a bill to enable Poland to leave the EU Emissions Trading System (ETS). According to the politician, this mechanism is responsible for high energy prices in the country. „Wychodzimy z ETS-u, bo to system, który sztucznie winduje ceny energii w Polsce” (We are leaving the ETS because it is a system that artificially drives up energy prices in Poland) — Przemysław Czarnek

Another pillar of PiS's proposal is the fight against high prices at gas stations. The party is calling for a reduction in excise duty and VAT on fuels, accusing Donald Tusk's cabinet of excessively burdening drivers. „Rząd Donalda Tuska łupi Polaków na stacjach benzynowych. My to zmienimy” (Donald Tusk's government is fleecing Poles at gas stations. We will change that) — Przemysław Czarnek

Planned changes in fuel and energy policy: ETS System: Poland's participation → Exit from the system; Fuel VAT: Current rate → Planned reduction; Excise duty: No changes under Tusk's government → PiS proposal for reduction

Controversy was also sparked by the politician's personal decision to dismantle the photovoltaic installation from the roof of his own house. Przemysław Czarnek justified this step with fire safety reasons, adding that the installation had not been used for five years. This statement became the spark for a discussion about the candidate's stance on renewable energy sources. This decision opens a new stage in the strategy of the largest opposition party, which is betting on a distinctive politician in its policy campaign.

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