Kaczyński appeals to President Nawrocki to unify Poland’s right-wing opposition ahead of elections
Many see Nawrocki as a potential figurehead who could bring together a divided right.
Jarosław Kaczyński, leader of Poland's dominant opposition party Law and Justice (PiS), has urged President Karol Nawrocki to assist in unifying the country's right-wing opposition forces ahead of next year's parliamentary elections. Kaczyński made the request during a commemoration of the 2010 Smolensk air disaster, which claimed the lives of his twin brother, then-President Lech Kaczyński.
The PiS has struggled in recent years, experiencing falling support, factionalism, and a growing far-right challenge. This has led to a fragmented opposition, with parties vying against each other as much as against the ruling coalition led by Prime Minister Donald Tusk. President Nawrocki, who has good relations with various opposition groups, may be seen as a potential unifying figurehead to bridge these divisions.
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