In a move to assert his influence, President Duda announced his intention to submit his own project to the parliament, focusing on increasing salaries for educators and addressing other expenses outlined in the budget-related act. This announcement comes as tensions between President Duda and the ruling government, led by Prime Minister Tusk, continue to rise.

Taking to X, President Duda emphasized his commitment to addressing key issues such as raises for teachers, emphasizing the importance of prioritizing the education sector. However, it is worth noting that the president's role in budget matters is limited, as highlighted by a statement made by an unnamed source. Despite this, President Duda remains firm in his decision to submit a budget bill after Christmas.

The president's decision has been met with scrutiny from politicians of the Law and Justice (PiS) party, who criticized him for not taking stronger actions to counter the government's efforts to control public media. During the previous eight years, public media had been seen as a platform for the PiS party's propaganda.

The government led by Prime Minister Tusk assumed power in December, thus ending the eight-year reign of the PiS party. This change in leadership came after Warsaw clashed with Brussels on issues including the rule of law and press freedom. However, the relationship between the new government and President Duda has been marked by tension, with Duda openly expressing his intent to use his presidential powers to obstruct the new administration's initiatives.

The conflict over public media and the budget is part of a larger battle between the Tusk government and the PiS party. The new administration seeks to sever the PiS party from its political influence and financial resources, thereby consolidating its own power. As the standoff continues, it remains to be seen how the parliament will respond to President Duda's proposed budget bill following the Christmas break.

In an attempt to maintain a balance of power and further their respective agendas, both President Duda and Prime Minister Tusk will be closely watched in the coming months. The decisions made regarding the budget and control of public media will undoubtedly shape the political landscape and impact the future trajectory of Poland.