Wybralimy

Wybralimy is a Polish-language term used as a slogan in public discourse to promote collective decision-making and citizen participation. It is not the name of a single organization or party, but rather a stylized phrase that appears in various campaigns, media pieces, and online discussions to signal proactive civic agency. The word is built from the verb wybierać (to choose) and conveys the idea of “we will choose” or “let us choose” in a distinctive form.

Origins and usage: The phrase has circulated in Poland since the 2010s in debates about elections, referenda, participatory budgeting, and local governance. It is used by different groups across the political spectrum to frame questions of how decisions should be made: by representatives, by citizens, or through deliberative processes. It is also encountered in articles about participatory democracy, deliberative forums, and civic education.

Impact and reception: Proponents argue that the slogan fosters inclusion and responsibility, encouraging broader engagement in public decision-making. Critics note that slogans alone do not ensure substantive participation and may oversimplify policymaking complexity.

See also: Participatory democracy; citizen assemblies; deliberative democracy; participatory budgeting.