Poland's PiS Party Splits as 40 MPs Refuse Loyalty to Kaczyński

Published Jul 26, 10:39 AM UTC

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A major internal crisis has erupted within Poland's right-wing opposition Law and Justice (PiS) party, as approximately 40 MPs refused to sign a loyalty declaration for party leader Jarosław Kaczyński. The rebellion, led by former Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki, stems from a policy and personnel dispute. Kaczyński had demanded MPs leave Morawiecki's 'Development Plus' faction and pledge loyalty, but the ultimatum failed. A party council meeting on July 28, 2026, is expected to decide on expelling the dissidents, which Morawiecki reportedly welcomes as it would allow him to launch a new party ahead of the 2027 elections. Kaczyński now faces the risk that expelled MPs will be seen as martyrs, drawing away PiS voters. The split is also driven by Kaczyński's preference for far-right politician Przemysław Czarnek over Morawiecki as the party's future candidate for prime minister. Czarnek advocates anti-EU, anti-German, and anti-Ukraine policies. Recent polls suggest PiS could return to power in 2027 by allying with far-right parties, but Kaczyński has previously ruled out such a coalition.

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Original headline: Opposition in Polen: Kaczyńskis Partei zerlegt sich

Original language: DE

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