On Saturday evening, 3 prominent politicians, Rafał Trzaskowski, Sławomir Mentzen and Radosław Sikorski, met in a pub owned by Sławomir Mentzen.
After the debate between Trzaskowski and Mentzen was concluded, the gentlemen sat together at the beer, which was immortalized on a recording published by Sikorski with the signature: “For Poland that connects, it does not divide”.
Earlier that day, Rafał Trzaskowski took part in a live conversation on Sławomir Mentzen's YouTube channel. The debate raised key issues for Confederate voters. Trzaskowski agreed with 4 of Mentzen's 8 postulates, including non-tax increases, opposition to restrictions on cash trade, non-limitation of Poles' access to arms and not sending Polish soldiers to Ukraine, provided that the situation could change if Ukraine joined NATO.
After the debate, Trzaskowski and Mentzen went to the Mentzen pub, where Radosław Sikorski joined them. The recording of the gathering rapidly followed social media, triggering an avalanche of comments. Sławomir Mentzen commented on the situation, stating that “politicians should be able to usually talk to each other” and added that he would besides go for a beer with Karol Nawrocki, but this 1 did not invitation him.
The reaction to the gathering was mixed. Krzysztof Bosak, Co-leader of the Confederate, expressed surprise and disapproval, stating that he would not go for a beer with Trzaskowski. Donald Tusk, in turn, praised the initiative, highlighting the request for dialog over divisions.
The gathering took place a week before the second circular of presidential elections, in which Rafał Trzaskowski and Karol Nawrocki will face. Mentzen, who finished 3rd in the first round, did not give authoritative support to either candidate, but his talks with both politicians are interpreted as an effort to influence their programs and gain concessions for the Confederate's demands.
