"Tusk is lying, as usual." Kaczyński explains his words about the EU

"Hard method, risky"

In his Wednesday speech during the Krynica Forum 2026, PiS leader Jarosław Kaczyński spoke about the need for changes in the European Union. Among the possible "methods" of introducing these changes, he mentioned: influencing public opinion, a new treaty with a delayed entry into force.

He added that "there are provisions in the final provisions of the Treaty on European Union, and later also in those on the functioning of the European Union, on the terms on which a country may leave the EU."

It all starts with negotiations and just start negotiations. A tough method, risky, but it is really so bad, so very bad, that it is worth using this method if the others fail, said the PiS president.

Kaczyński accuses Tusk of lying

Prime Minister Donald Tusk commented on yesterday's statement by Kaczyński today on the X platform. "Jarosław Kaczyński has just announced that Poland should start negotiations on the conditions of leaving the European Union. This is, among other things, what is at stake in Poland today. A tough fight. I do not intend to lose it, even if not everyone will play with me," wrote the head of government.

Jarosław Kaczyński reacted to this entry - also with a publication on X. "Tusk, as usual, lies. Apparently he assumes that a day without lies is a wasted day," said the PiS president.

According to him, the European Union is necessary, but requires thorough reform. "The crisis and collapse in its current shape are the result of the government of Merkel and one of her aides, Tusk. It is no wonder that Tusk defends the agreement of which he himself was a beneficiary as the head of the European Council," Kaczyński said.

As he added, PiS wants the EU to be used not by elites, but primarily by ordinary citizens. "Hence my demand for a thorough REFORM. Thanks to this, we will have a truly democratic EU focused on improving the living conditions of citizens, reducing energy prices, strengthening security, a responsible migration policy and an ambitious economic and agricultural policy, without unnecessary bureaucracy," Kaczyński explained. In his opinion, PiS will restore the European Union to its citizens. "There is a great opportunity and we will not give it up because of Tusk's lies," he said.

Czarnek translates the president's words

Przemysław Czarnek also explained Kaczyński's words yesterday. During Thursday's press conference, the vice-president of PiS was asked whether his party was considering a scenario involving Poland leaving the EU. We take into account all variants, including the possibility that the European Union will kill itself, Czarnek replied. He also assessed that the EU in its current shape and mode of operation "is leading all of Europe astray."

Czarnek said that in this situation "you have to think about every solution", but above all you should focus on "changing the face of the European Union, on EU reforms, structural reforms, reforms in EU management." He noted that President Kaczyński talked about this on Wednesday.

Law and Justice does not plan to leave the European Union, assured the PiS vice-president. PiS wants Polish entrepreneurs to continue to compete, only on much better terms, when we reject the absurdities of Brussels with European and global companies in the single European economic market, he said.

Czarnek emphasized that "we need a European Union", but one that will not harm citizens.