No snap poll on the cards
Opposition parties do not appear to have enough support to trigger a snap poll, despite turmoil among the ranks of the ruling party, the Democratic Left Alliance (SLD).
A total of 307 out of 460 deputies would have to back a motion calling for parliament to be dissolved, which is due to be debated on May 5.
But second in command for the struggling SLD, Marek Dyduch, said there was enough support among the SLD's 149 deputies, 30 independents and 13 MPs from the allied Labor Union (UP) to block the move.
"About 10-20 SLD deputies could vote to dissolve parliament on May 5. But taking into account that about 30 independent MPs and the Labor Union will vote against, the motion has practically no chance," Dyduch told Reuters.
The SLD has sparked concern on the markets after changing its mind on several occasions over the timing of the elections, which surveys show they will lose to center-right parties.
Three weeks ago Prime Minister Marek Belka piled pressure on his party to back early elections, saying he would do everything to ensure parliament decided to dissolve itself on May 5.
If parliament rejects the motion, Poland would probably hold general and Presidential elections, as well as a referendum over the European Union's constitution, in September or October.
A total of 307 out of 460 deputies would have to back a motion calling for parliament to be dissolved, which is due to be debated on May 5.
But second in command for the struggling SLD, Marek Dyduch, said there was enough support among the SLD's 149 deputies, 30 independents and 13 MPs from the allied Labor Union (UP) to block the move.
"About 10-20 SLD deputies could vote to dissolve parliament on May 5. But taking into account that about 30 independent MPs and the Labor Union will vote against, the motion has practically no chance," Dyduch told Reuters.
The SLD has sparked concern on the markets after changing its mind on several occasions over the timing of the elections, which surveys show they will lose to center-right parties.
Three weeks ago Prime Minister Marek Belka piled pressure on his party to back early elections, saying he would do everything to ensure parliament decided to dissolve itself on May 5.
If parliament rejects the motion, Poland would probably hold general and Presidential elections, as well as a referendum over the European Union's constitution, in September or October.
