Contributions from supporters saved PiS’s finances. What next with the million-dollar loan?

Law and Justice (PiS), struggling with the financial consequences after the rejection of its election report by the National Electoral Commission, is gradually reducing its obligations related to election campaigns. According to reports from “Super Express”, the ruling party has already managed to repay PLN 30 million of debt, which is the result of the involvement of both the group’s members and its supporters.

According to the information provided by the newspaper, a significant part of the funds was collected thanks to voluntary contributions from supporters and activists. The party’s treasurer, Henryk Kowalczyk, announced that another part of the liabilities, amounting to PLN 6 million, will be repaid this week. After this payment, only PLN 3 million will remain from the initial loan of PLN 35 million.

Contributions from approximately 60,000 people had a huge impact on the rapid reduction of debt. Although recent events, such as the flood, caused a temporary slowdown in financial flows, the party’s account receives between PLN 100,000 and 150,000 in donations every day.

Kowalczyk emphasizes that despite the results achieved, the party still needs significant financial resources, especially in the context of the upcoming presidential elections. However, critics, such as Dariusz Joński from the Civic Coalition, emphasize that PiS’s current financial problems may only be the beginning of greater difficulties. It is also pointed out that a significant part of the payments comes from the party politicians themselves, who treat financial support as a specific party obligation.

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