Morawiecki Rejects Loyalty Pledges Amid Internal PiS Divisions

Speaking on Friday morning, former Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki refused to sign party loyalty declarations, addressing ongoing splits and tensions within the PiS leadership.

Morawiecki Reiterates Offer to Step Down as Deputy President

As part of a compromise and open stance, Mateusz Morawiecki proposed resigning from his position as deputy president to become an ordinary PiS member. Speaking on Friday morning, July 24, on the “wPolsce 24” television program, he stated that this move is intended to help him reach new voter groups, adding that he reiterates this declaration while remaining one of the party leaders.

Focus on Public Issues Over Party Interests

Morawiecki stated that he is unconcerned with party interests and believes politicians should focus on the concerns of everyday people. He emphasized that in mature democracies, political parties establish various foundations and associations to engage individuals who prefer not to participate directly in formal party life.

Refusal to Sign the “Loyalty Document”

When asked about an ultimatum that expired overnight from Thursday to Friday, the former former prime minister noted that no one from the “Rozwój Plus” association submitted such a declaration. He firmly declared that he will not sign any loyalty pledge because it evokes very bad associations for him.

Criticism of Conspiratorial Intrigues Within the Party

According to Morawiecki, actions must be taken in a way that preserves human dignity, stressing that people who joined PiS should not have to sign successive declarations. He criticized a group of intriguers for going to Nowogrodzka Street to pressure the party president, questioning what has actually changed since April when it was declared that the party operates on two fronts.