Former Polish PM Morawiecki forms parliamentary caucus rival to PiS, deepening opposition split
Mateusz Morawiecki's allies create new Sejm group while insisting they remain members of the Law and Justice party.
Former Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki has announced the formation of a new parliamentary caucus, deepening the internal split within the national-conservative Law and Justice (PiS) party. The group, called "Rozwój Plus," consists of 40 MPs and one senator who have aligned with Morawiecki in opposition to the party's conservative direction.
This move comes after months of tensions over party leadership and loyalty declarations. Morawiecki stated that his caucus aims to complement PiS with a pro-development agenda, but critics within the party view it as an attempt to create an alternative power base ahead of the 2027 parliamentary elections. PiS Chairman Jarosław Kaczyński accused Morawiecki of carrying out a planned split, despite efforts to reach an agreement.
PiS has ordered lawmakers to resign from outside political associations, and around 30 MPs have reportedly complied, effectively resigning from the party. The disciplinary process for the remaining 44 members is ongoing, with PiS spokesman Rafał Bochenek stating that Morawiecki has not yet been removed from the party's membership list.
The rise of far-right opposition parties and the declining popularity of PiS in polls have further fueled the internal divisions within the party.
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