On Friday there will be an crucial gathering that can change the future of tourist transport over the Marine Eye. The Minister of Climate and Environment, Paulina Hennig-Kloska, announced that a circular table will be held in the Tatra National Park, attended by representatives of the “Viva!” Foundation and local communities, including carts working on this popular route. The subject of the talks will be the future of horses pulling carriages with tourists over 1 of the most beautiful lakes in Poland.
Electric Buckets: Modern and Ecological Solution
During the interview, Minister Hennig-Kloska stressed that a complete ban on the usage of horses to haul carriages is not presently possible without changing the law. Nevertheless, there is simply a will to introduce hybrid solutions that will relieve animals.
"My opinion is that it is essential to go into at least hybrid solutions so that horses, if they are to stay on the road, work easier," said the minister. “We have cases of introducing solutions in akin mountain conditions, where carriages are electrically driven and horses are for decoration.”
Electric carriages are an innovative approach to the problem. Thanks to them, horses would not gotta drag dense wagons, which would greatly improve their welfare. Minister Hennig-Kloska pointed out that if this solution can be implemented, tourists could choose whether they want to usage a conventional horse carriage or modern, ecological electrical transport.
Local and Social Reactions
The thought of introducing electrical carriages met with mixed reactions. Representatives of the “Viva!” Foundation have long called for improved conditions for horses on this route. The introduction of electrical carriages would be a step in the right direction, but pro-animal organisations would like to completely destruct animals from this kind of work.
In turn, cart drivers who have worked on the way to the Sea Eye for generations are afraid about their jobs and traditions. For many of them, working with horses is not only a origin of income, but besides part of local identity and cultural heritage. Minister Hennig-Kloska assured that the changes would be introduced gradually and taking into account the interests of all parties.
Energy Challenges and Perspectives
The Minister of Climate and Environment does not avoid hard topics. She besides stressed the challenges of energy prices and energy vouchers in her conversation with Radio ZET. “The task that serves people, we did the best we could. In the hotel I found a situation where 8 billion PLN was missing in the strategy of freezing prices," said the minister.
The introduction of energy vouchers aims to support 3.5 million Poles in the face of rising energy costs. Minister Hennig-Kloska pointed out that the income thresholds had been raised, allowing more people to benefit from this support. However, as she herself acknowledged, the Minister's capabilities are limited by available funds.
Political Background and Future
Discussions on electrical carriages and energy vouchers are held in the context of a broad political debate. Minister Hennig-Kloska criticised the erstwhile ruling squad for leaving the "contagion" in the energy strategy and expects to be regarded as resolving many problems.
In the face of the forthcoming elections to the European Parliament, the mobilisation of the electorate is simply a key challenge for political parties. Deputy Head of Poland 2050, Paulina Hennig-Kloska, admitted that the demobilization of the electorate is visible, especially among younger voters. Nevertheless, she expressed hope that the 3rd Way would remobilize her supporters and accomplish a good result.
The plan to introduce electrical carriages over the Marine Eye may become a breakthrough solution that, on the 1 hand, will defend the welfare of animals and, on the another hand, will preserve the tradition and jobs of local carts. The gathering scheduled for Friday will be crucial for the future of this project. The introduction of modern, ecological solutions is essential not only for the protection of animals, but besides for the sustainable improvement of tourism in 1 of the most beautiful regions of Poland.
Minister Paulina Hennig-Kloska shows that she is open to dialog and ready to introduce innovative solutions that will benefit both humans and animals. However, the eventual success of this task depends on the cooperation of all parties active and the uncovering of a common language that will bring together different interests and expectations.
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