At a Warsaw program convention in late October, PiS leader Jarosław Kaczyński erupted in fury, as opposition gains and scandal hit the ruling party.
Kaczyński Angered at Party Convention
During the Prawa i Sprawiedliwości program convention, the event was officially called a success, but insiders report Kaczyński was far from satisfied. He blamed Piotr Gliński for poor organization, accusing him of letting the party down and noting the lack of support, especially from young voters. The president’s frustration was evident when he criticized how the meeting fell short of generating a strong reaction on social media.
PiS Faces Ebbing Popularity
Interviewees say PiS is trapped in a crisis and unable to recover from recent setbacks. Support for Donald Tusk’s Civic Platform is rising, even though his government has low approval ratings, and other opposition parties are gaining traction. PiS’s polling numbers have plummeted, and splinter groups such as the Confederation and the Poland’s Crown party are siphoning off its right‑wing base.
Tusk Exploits Anti‑PiS Momentum
Party critics claim that Tusk intends to ignite a final anti‑PiS uprising. The move underscores Tusk’s strategy of mobilizing disaffected voters while strengthening his party’s appeal, using the turmoil to divert attention from his own controversies.
Scandals Undermine PiS Narrative
Additional blow to PiS is the controversy over the sale of a CPK land plot. Party colleagues branded CPK chief Robert Telus an “idiot or thief,” questioning why he fails to contact the appropriate minister. The scandal strikes at the core of PiS’s propaganda, as the party’s signature phrases lose impact. Further, prosecutors plan to charge Zbigniew Ziobro, forcing PiS leaders to protect him while facing increasing public scrutiny.