Column: “A critical look at our political climate.”

Column: “A Critical Look at the Political Climate.”

A few weeks ago, I watched a debate in the House of Representatives. It seemed like an ordinary evening: votes, words, repetitions of positions. Yet something stayed with me. Not the plans, but the tone. The feeling that something was missing: attention, cooperation, a shared purpose.

They say the political climate must improve. That more trust is needed, more cooperation, more stability. And yet I do not see it happening. Parties stand firm, block one another, focus on their own visibility instead of the greater whole. It is as if politics is trapped in a continuous struggle to be right. And I wonder what this means for us, for the people for whom policy is made.

This political struggle has direct consequences for society. Social policy is often fragmented, while people in their daily lives feel increasing pressure: higher costs, longer working hours, rising retirement ages. Poverty is growing, not only because of economic conditions, but because of policy choices that prioritize external obligations or large corporations over ordinary citizens. When minimum standards or basic security fall short, people do not experience it as an abstract statistic, but as a tangible burden affecting their lives.

Economic figures may appear positive, while reality at the checkout feels different. Rising prices, pressure on purchasing power, and uncertainty about the future make people feel less secure, even in a growing economy. The core question remains: who benefits from economic growth when production rises, but citizens do not feel it? Economic policy should be tangible in everyday life, not only visible in statistics.

At the same time, politics invests billions in defense, trade, and climate. Understandable, especially in an unstable world. But security is more than military strength, economic growth, or climate measures. A society is truly safe only when people feel safe and secure in their daily lives. Policy that strengthens one side while neglecting the other places unnecessary pressure on individuals and increases inequality.

I see politics increasingly revolving around self-interest and conflict. Yet a society can only be strong when people cooperate, know one another, support one another, and face daily challenges together. Investing in social cohesion, trust, and collective provisions is just as important as investing in trade, defense, or climate.

When parties grant each other nothing, the country’s course weakens. When the broader interest is central, direction emerges. Economic stability, social justice, security, and solidarity together form the foundation of a future-resilient society. It is a choice: individualism and conflict, or cooperation and solidarity. A choice that affects everyone’s life.

And so I am left with questions that are not easily answered. When does debate turn into cooperation? When does policy become tangible in everyday life? How do we ensure that progress becomes more important than victory? Perhaps that is the essence of the political climate: not only who is right, but what we can achieve together.