The Law and Justice (PiS) Political Committee convenes this Tuesday at the party’s headquarters to address the status of Mateusz Morawiecki’s new association, “Rozwój Plus,” amid rising internal tensions.
Internal Scrutiny of Rozwój Plus
As reported by Wirtualna Polska, the PiS Political Committee is scheduled to meet on Tuesday, June 2, at 4:00 PM at the party’s Nowogrodzka Street headquarters. The primary subject of the discussion is the “Rozwój Plus” association, founded in April by former Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki.
MEP Jacek Ozdoba stated that PiS leader Jarosław Kaczyński will not tolerate a situation where an association operates as a parallel body, effectively functioning like a truncated version of a separate political entity in violation of the PiS statute.
Morawiecki’s Stance and Party Absences
The former prime minister is not expected to attend the Nowogrodzka meeting, as he has scheduled a public event in Częstochowa at 6:00 PM the same day. Paweł Jabłoński, a supporter of Morawiecki, confirmed that the association is active and expanding, aiming to broaden the reach of the right-wing camp to defeat the current government.
Morawiecki established “Rozwój Plus” as an expert hub and program forum. However, the initiative has triggered friction within party leadership, with some members viewing it as a move to build an independent power base following the party’s decision to support Przemysław Czarnek as a potential prime ministerial candidate.
Rumors of Splits and Rival Factions
Reports of a potential split within PiS persist, with insiders suggesting Morawiecki may eventually launch his own party. While one source indicates that Morawiecki currently uses the association to negotiate his influence—specifically regarding candidate lists—he remains constrained by the loyalty of the party’s core electorate to Jarosław Kaczyński.
Tensions have been mounting since November, manifesting as an open rivalry between Morawiecki’s supporters, known as “harcerze” (scouts), and a coalition of opponents including Przemysław Czarnek, Jacek Sasin, Tobiasz Bocheński, and Patryk Jaki, often referred to as “maślarze” (the former Ziobro faction). Sources claim both sides possess sensitive information regarding the use of public funds during the United Right’s tenure.
