Sejm Speaker elaborates concept for Buzek and four-party AWS federation

Sejm Speaker Maciej Plazynski has unveiled a new concept for the reconstruction of the ruling Solidarity Election Action (AWS). In his opinion, a federation of 4 parties, called Federacja Akcji Wyborczej Solidarnosc (FAWS), ought to be created. Each of the four constituent entities, AWS-Social Movement, Conservative-Peasant Party (SKL), Christian National Union (ZChN), and the Polish Christian Democrats'Agreement (PPChD), would have equal rights in FAWS. Prime Minister Jerzy Buzek would be the initial leader of the federationt, but a new leader would be chosen on a yearly basis. FAWS would cooperate closely with NSZZ "Solidarnosc" ("S") labor union, and a formal agreement would guarantee "S" 20% of the places on FAWS election lists. FAWS's committee would consist of the leaders of each party, a representative of "S," and a secretary approved by the four parties. At present, Jan Maria Rokita, SKL president, is prepared to recommend the proposal to his party