Kaniewski to face no confidence vote despite imminent disbanding of cabinet

However, opposition politicians blame Kaniewski for losing control of state-owned power firms and demand he undergo the vote regardless of the forthcoming cabinet change. Both the Civic Platform (PO) and the Polish Family League (LPR) are expected to vote in favor of the no confidence motion, as are members of Samoobrona (Self-Defense), whose populist leader Andrzej Lepper announced: "This government has practically no public support and mustn't privatize anything in this country. We demand an early general election." The Polish Peasants Party is as yet undecided on the issue, which means that the opposition might not be able to gain a majority on Friday's ballot. Should this be the case, the newly-formed Polish Social Democracy will find itself holding the balance of power. However, the whole rumpus could well be irrelevant anyway, as Kaniewski is said to be considering handing in his resignation prior to the vote taking place. (Parkiet, p. 7) J.J.