Interview to Mr. Lech Kaczyński, new Polish president – October 2005

 1. “It’s not true that especially people from the countryside and from the provinces voted for me. It’s a myth! Important parts of the Polish society are worried about market economy. We will change this attitude. However, we can’t deny that Donald Tusk has obtained a considerable amount of votes in big towns”.

1. “I need a period of rest” (before stepping in as the new president).
2. You have been described as an euro-sceptic. “I’m against the EU Constitution, but I was for the entry of Poland to the European Union on May 1^st, 2004”.
3. “I’m for the complete participation of Poland in EU, but I’m also for the defence of the Polish interests”.

Relationship with Russia? “It’s important for us to establish a firm policy towards Moscow. We are looking for EU members, who may help us to  carry on this political line”.