Adam Bielan, a PiS MEP, addressed recent departures and internal tensions within the ruling party, emphasizing their primary goal of winning upcoming elections.
Kowalski and Mejza Departures Discussed for Weeks
Adam Bielan was questioned regarding Janusz Kowalski’s resignation from the PiS parliamentary club on April 30th. Bielan deferred comment on the reasons for the departure to the party spokesperson and club leader, stating he may have more information than publicly available but would still direct inquiries to those involved.
Bielan confirmed Kowalski contacted him regarding the matter.
Internal Divisions an “Inevitable Price”
Bielan stated the departures of Łukasz Mejza and Janusz Kowalski had been discussed for weeks, emphasizing they represented only one percent of the parliamentary composition. He echoed Jarosław Kaczyński’s statement that Mejza simply resigned, closing the matter.
Bielan characterized internal divisions as “an inevitable price” for being a multi-tendency party, noting the presence of both nationalistic and conservative-liberal viewpoints within PiS.
Morawiecki’s Reduced Role in Party Leadership
Responding to reports that former Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki will no longer attend PiS leadership meetings, Bielan stated the party’s highest body is the congress, followed by the political and policy committees. He noted Morawiecki maintains frequent contact with Kaczyński, meeting at least weekly.
Bielan underscored that Morawiecki remains a member of the party, despite no longer attending committee meetings. Kaczyński previously expressed concern over Morawiecki’s decision, attributing it to frustration.
Focus Remains on Upcoming Elections
Bielan commented on perceptions of weakness within the party due to internal disputes, highlighting Jarosław Kaczyński’s success in the recent presidential elections as the primary achievement. He emphasized the importance of preparing for parliamentary elections, scheduled for the autumn of next year.
He suggested that internal disagreements are better addressed now than closer to the election, echoing Kaczyński’s view that maintaining party unity is crucial for achieving a result of at least 30 percent, necessary for governing.
Early Days to Assess “Czarnak Effect”
When asked about the potential impact of Przemysław Czarnak, Bielan expressed hope for increased support but cautioned that it is too early to assess the effects, suggesting a wait of several weeks, at least until the holidays.