Grzegorz Braun pledges fixed 5th spots for uniformed officers on Confederation Crown of Poland lists
Grzegorz Braun, leader of the Confederation Crown of Poland (Konfederacja Korony Polskiej), announced that in the upcoming parliamentary election candidates from the armed services will occupy the fifth position on the party's candidate list in each of Poland's 41 constituencies. He said the aim is to restore security for citizens by first ensuring the safety of uniformed officers, and that the party supports a defence model in which only Polish soldiers may conduct armed operations on national territory. The declaration was made at a press conference held in front of the Home Army monument in Warsaw.
The proposal comes amid a reshuffle on the Polish right, following the split of the Law and Justice (PiS) party and the creation of a new parliamentary club, Rozwój Plus. An IBRiS poll for "Rzeczpospolita" suggests Rozwój Plus could attract about 7.4% of the vote, PiS may fall to 17.3%, while the Confederation stands at roughly 12.3% and Braun's party at 10.9%. Under the Defence of the Fatherland Act, professional soldiers are permitted to run for elected office, must notify their commanders, may take unpaid leave during the campaign, must leave active service if elected, and cannot be party members while serving.
Entities: Confederation Crown of Poland · Confederation of the Polish Crown · Grzegorz Braun · IBRiS · Law and Justice (PiS) · Polish Army · Polish uniformed services · Rozwój Plus
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- [● 4 SOURCES] Professional soldiers who decide to run for office must inform their unit commander, take unpaid leave during the campaign, and cannot remain active if elected. (Reference to the Defense of the Fatherland Act)
- [● 4 SOURCES] An IBRiS poll for 'Rzeczpospolita' shows the Confederation of the Polish Crown projected at about 10‑11% support and Rozwój Plus at roughly 7%. (IBRiS poll cited in articles)
- [● 4 SOURCES] Braun said the party supports a defence model where only Polish soldiers may conduct armed actions on Polish territory. (Braun's statement)
- [● 4 SOURCES] The decision applies to all 41 electoral districts for the upcoming parliamentary election. (Braun's announcement)
- [● 4 SOURCES] Grzegorz Braun announced that uniformed service candidates will occupy the fifth position on the Confederation of the Polish Crown's electoral lists in every constituency. (declaration by Braun)
- [● 4 SOURCES] Active professional soldiers and police officers are prohibited from being members of political parties. (Legal provision mentioned in articles)
- [● 4 SOURCES] An IBRiS poll for Rzeczpospolita showed Rozwój Plus could receive 7.4% support, PiS 17.3%, Confederation 12.3%, and Braun's party 10.9%.
- [● 4 SOURCES] The announcement was made at a press conference in front of the Home Army monument in Warsaw.
- [● 4 SOURCES] Grzegorz Braun announced that uniformed service members will hold the fifth place on the Confederation Crown of Poland's election lists in each of Poland's 41 constituencies.
- [● 4 SOURCES] Braun stated the party supports a defence model where only Polish soldiers conduct armed actions on Polish territory.
- [● 4 SOURCES] Polish law permits professional soldiers to run for office, requiring them to inform their commander, take unpaid leave during the campaign, resign active service if elected, and prohibiting serving +
- [● 4 SOURCES] Braun said the party's goal is to restore security for citizens by first securing safety of uniformed officers.