Will Buzek become Silesia's man in Europe?

The final decision will be made within the coming few days by party leaders following consultations with the PO's Silesian administration. Although top PO authorities support this decision, it has been rejected by some at the lower, local level. "Some say that they did not withdraw from the Solidarity Election Movement (AWS) to now return to the party's main representative. I think that if we put Buzek on our list, we will show that we are open to other parties and environments," said deputy Tomasz Tomczykiewicz, the PO's leader in Silesia, adding that in his opinion Buzek is not an ideal candidate although his part in steering the country toward joining the EU and his political experience would be of much use in the European Parliament. (Gazeta Wyborcza, p. 4) A.K.