SLD dithers over date
The ruling Democratic Left Alliance (SLD) has signaled that it may yet again change its mind and accept an early general election this year, only weeks after deciding to stick to a scheduled autumn date.
Politicians initially promised to hold polls in May or June, but last month the party's leadership backtracked, hoping to use extra time to improve its dismal popularity ratings.
SLD leaders said last week that the timing of the election remained open ahead of a May 5 vote on an opposition motion to shorten parliament's term, paving the way for early polls.
"I can't say that I am 100 percent sure elections in June are impossible," SLD leader Jozef Oleksy told Gazeta Wyborcza. "We will see what is the outcome of the vote."
President Kwasńiewski weighed in on the debate following the failure of the health reform bill, saying parliament should dissolve itself in May if the chamber proved unable to pass legislation.
"If we find in future votes that parliament cannot make decisions, then at least in this matter they will be able to say that their tenure is finished," said Kwasńiewski.
"In my view this is the only sensible solution, the only honest choice.
Investors are following the debate on the timing of the polls closely, expecting increased market nervousness during the election campaign.
The SLD looks certain to lose the election, with ratings below 10 percent in the latest opinion polls. (Reuters)
Politicians initially promised to hold polls in May or June, but last month the party's leadership backtracked, hoping to use extra time to improve its dismal popularity ratings.
SLD leaders said last week that the timing of the election remained open ahead of a May 5 vote on an opposition motion to shorten parliament's term, paving the way for early polls.
"I can't say that I am 100 percent sure elections in June are impossible," SLD leader Jozef Oleksy told Gazeta Wyborcza. "We will see what is the outcome of the vote."
President Kwasńiewski weighed in on the debate following the failure of the health reform bill, saying parliament should dissolve itself in May if the chamber proved unable to pass legislation.
"If we find in future votes that parliament cannot make decisions, then at least in this matter they will be able to say that their tenure is finished," said Kwasńiewski.
"In my view this is the only sensible solution, the only honest choice.
Investors are following the debate on the timing of the polls closely, expecting increased market nervousness during the election campaign.
The SLD looks certain to lose the election, with ratings below 10 percent in the latest opinion polls. (Reuters)
