In a late‑November Warsaw meeting of Law and Justice leaders, former Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki chose to stay in Podkarpacie, inflaming intra‑party tensions and sparking headlines that the party has entered a war.
Internal Strife Over Party Direction
Months after the presidential election, Law and Justice has wrestled for influence, debating whether to steer left or right and deciding who will command the cabinet after the 2027 parliamentary contests.
Feud Between Morawiecki and Sasin
Former Deputy Prime Minister Jacek Sasin accused Morawiecki of being “too liberal for right‑wing voters” during a public spat. Morawiecki, in turn, shared a satirical poster of Sasin on X, questioning what the right electorate expects.
Kaczynski Calls for Unity Amid Planned PKP Meeting
President Jarosław Kaczyński convened a Political Committee Presidency session in Warsaw, urging Morawiecki to attend. He highlighted that only the Prime Minister, President Obajtek, and former premier Beata Szydło were slated for the Podkarpacie gathering.
Morawiecki’s Absence Sparks War‑Like Allegations
Morawiecki ignored Kaczyński’s invitation, choosing to stay in Brzozów. Party insiders interpret this as a bid for independence and a signal of an impending split, with some describing the situation as “official war.”
Podkarpacie Meeting Emphasizes Unity, Not Division
Despite tensions, the trio—Szydło, Obajtek, and Morawiecki—united in criticizing Donald Tusk’s government and called for solidarity. They rebuked the media, especially liberal outlets, for stoking conflict within the party.
Upcoming PKP Session to Address Internal Issues
The Warsaw session lasted almost three hours. A PiS spokesperson announced a second PKP meeting next month to tackle unresolved intra‑party disputes that media have amplified beyond their actual scale.
