The situation in the ruling coalition remains tense following the formalization of a split in the Poland 2050 party. The newly formed parliamentary club Centrum has elected Mirosław Cichoń as its chairman. The secession process, which involved 18 parliamentarians, is spreading to regional structures, as confirmed by the resignation of the Lublin deputy voivode. Despite government assurances of stability, the latest polls indicate a drastic drop in support for Szymon Hołownia's party, which has fallen below the electoral threshold.

Mirosław Cichoń Heads Centrum

The new parliamentary club, comprising secessionists from Poland 2050, has elected its leadership and is preparing to register an association.

Poland 2050 Below Threshold

Latest polls show a dramatic drop in support for Hołownia's formation to 2%, calling into question the future of the Third Way project.

Resignation of Lublin Deputy Voivode

Wojciech Wołoch resigned from his position and left the party, arguing that the scale of internal conflicts within the group had become unacceptable to him.

Government Declares Stability

Despite the emergence of a new faction, the government spokesperson and representatives of the Civic Coalition assure that the coalition majority remains unaffected.

The political map of the Polish parliament has been significantly reshaped following the formalization of a split in the Poland 2050 party. A group of parliamentarians who left Szymon Hołownia's formation to join the newly created Centrum club has elected its leadership. Mirosław Cichoń was elected chairman, solidifying the emergence of a new political force. The secession process involved 15 MPs and 3 senators. The direct trigger for the departure was the results of internal party elections, in which Minister Katarzyna Pełczyńska-Nałęcz defeated Paulina Hennig-Kloska in the race for the party chairmanship. Paulina Hennig-Kloska, who holds the position of Minister of Climate and Environment, assures the stability of the government, though she admits she informed the Prime Minister about the planned move before her own party leadership. The chairwoman of Poland 2050 openly calls the departing politicians "deserters." The party crisis is spilling over into the regions, evidenced by the resignation of Wojciech Wołoch from his position as Lublin deputy voivode. According to MP Aleksandra Leo, the formation plans to register an association by Wednesday, whose structure is being built by Robert Gajda, Vice President of the National Fund for Environmental Protection and Water Management. Representatives of the Civic Coalition distance themselves from accusations of instigating the split, stating that the stability of smaller partners is in the interest of the entire parliamentary majority. Poland 2050 was founded after the 2020 presidential elections as a civic movement aimed at breaking the dominance of the largest parties, but over time it transformed into a classic party structure, which became a source of competence and personal disputes.The current situation is reflected in the latest polls. Surveys indicate a drop in support for Poland 2050 and PSL below the electoral threshold. Meanwhile, the Civic Coalition maintains a slight lead over Law and Justice, while the Confederation WiN is gaining significantly. Political speculation is emerging about potential changes in the government, but the government spokesperson dismisses such reports, emphasizing the importance of maintaining the coalition agreement in its current form. „Zachęcam do miarkowania słów. Klub Centrum jest niezależnym podmiotem, który zamierza dotrzymać zobowiązań wobec wyborców i wspierać rząd.” (I urge moderation in words. The Centrum Club is an independent entity that intends to fulfill its commitments to voters and support the government.) — Paulina Hennig-Kloska Support in Latest Party Poll: KO: 29, PiS: 26, Konfederacja WiN: 14, Lewica: 8, Polska 2050: 2, PSL: 2 18 — parliamentarians have left Poland 2050

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Mentioned People

  • Mirosław Cichoń — MP elected chairman of the newly formed Centrum parliamentary club.
  • Paulina Hennig-Kloska — Minister of Climate and Environment, one of the leaders of the split within Poland 2050.
  • Katarzyna Pełczyńska-Nałęcz — Minister of Funds and Regional Policy, new chairwoman of the Poland 2050 party.
  • Szymon Hołownia — Marshal of the Sejm and founder of the Poland 2050 party.
  • Wojciech Wołoch — Lublin deputy voivode who left Poland 2050 after the split.