Jarosław Kaczyński has decided to refer Patryk Jaki's case to the party's ethics committee, deepening internal tensions within Law and Justice. This decision came shortly after a similar motion concerning Mateusz Morawiecki. Simultaneously, the Fitch agency maintained Poland's credit rating Poland at the level at A-, highlighting the economy's stability, although analysts point to potential fiscal and political risks in the coming months.

Disciplining Patryk Jaki

Jarosław Kaczyński referred the MEP's case to the PiS ethics committee, signaling a tightening of the internal course within the party.

Poland's Rating Unchanged

The Fitch agency maintained an A- rating for Poland, indicating economic stability alongside fiscal warnings.

Announcement of Prime Ministerial Candidate

PiS plans to reveal the name of its candidate for head of government on March 7, 2026.

PIP Reform

Chief Labour Inspector Marcin Stanecki reassures about the planned reform, denying worst-case scenarios.

The recent hours have brought significant developments both on the Polish political scene and in the macroeconomic sphere. The Chairman of Law and Justice, Jarosław Kaczyński, made a formal decision to submit a motion to the party's ethics committee against Patryk Jaki. This is another episode of disciplining the party's leading politicians, following an identical procedure applied to former Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki. This move is interpreted by experts as an attempt to quiet internal disputes ahead of the planned announcement of the party's candidate for prime minister on March 7. The situation within the United Right is becoming increasingly tense, and the list of potential leaders remains open, despite speculation about favoring Karol Nawrocki. The ethics committee in Polish political parties serves as a peer court, which can impose penalties from a reprimand to expulsion from the party's ranks, a tool that in PiS's history has often been used to consolidate the chairman's power. In the economic sphere, the key news is the announcement from the American rating agency Fitch. The institution decided to maintain Poland's rating at the level of “A-”, but with a negative outlook. This decision reflects analysts' concerns about the high budget deficit, despite simultaneous appreciation of the Polish economy's resilience. Fitch analysts appreciated the resilience of the Polish economy to external shocks, but the report included warnings. These primarily concern the high budget deficit and uncertainty related to relations with the new administration in Washington. Some commentaries suggest that domestic political polarization may also have some influence on the assessments. „Jeśli ktoś mnie atakuje, zawsze będę odpłacał pięknym za nadobne” (If someone attacks me, I will always repay in kind) — Jarosław Kaczyński Both party events and economic reports indicate a turning point. The situation in PiS is dynamic, and the party's spokesperson confirmed that the chairman is personally overseeing the disciplinary processes. Meanwhile, in the financial market, a stable rating is a signal of calm for investors, though one requiring close observation in the context of the upcoming reform of the National Labour Inspectorate and changes in foreign policy. In polls, the Civic Coalition maintains its lead, while the government's smaller coalition partners struggle with declining support, further intensifying political rhetoric ahead of key personnel announcements by the main opposition party.

Mentioned People

  • Patryk Jaki — MEP whose case was referred to the ethics committee following Jarosław Kaczyński's decision.
  • Jarosław Kaczyński — Chairman of Law and Justice deciding the fates of politicians within the party.
  • Mateusz Morawiecki — Former prime minister whose case is also before the PiS ethics committee.
  • Marcin Stanecki — Chief Labour Inspector commenting on the PIP reform.