SLD-UP coalition loses its majority in parliament

The Democratic Left Alliance (SLD), in search of support for Hausner's savings plan, held consultations yesterday with Jagieliński concerning his return to the ruling coalition. The talks will continue tomorrow, with former Health Minister Mariusz Łapiński, who was expelled from the SLD representing the coalition. Members of the SLD party emphasized that they are ready to cooperate with FKP, if the 15 members of the new party "know what discipline is." Jagieliński confirmed that his party does not exclude a vote for supporting Hausner's plan and his aim is to become a partner in the coalition on the same terms as the Labor Union (UP). SLD representatives announced that talks concerning cooperation will be held, however, the particularly sensitive issues such as the distribution of potential seats within the government, or management boards in companies where the State Treasury has shares, will not be discussed. (Gazeta Wyborcza, p. 4) A.K.