Law and Justice (PiS) chairman Jarosław Kaczyński has submitted a request to the party's ethics committee to sanction former Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki and a group of his closest associates. The reason for this unprecedented decision is the violation of a ban on discussing internal presidential candidacies and public attacks on other party members. According to observers, this conflict could lead to a permanent split in the largest opposition party.

Request to the Ethics Committee

Jarosław Kaczyński formally requested sanctions against Mateusz Morawiecki for violating party discipline and publicly attacking colleagues.

Morawiecki's Response

The former prime minister announced he will not be intimidated and will defend his government's achievements against intra-party criticism.

Threat of a Split in PiS

Analysts indicate that such a deep conflict between the chairman and the former prime minister could end with the party splitting.

A sharp crisis has erupted within Law and Justice (PiS), dominating the Polish political scene. Jarosław Kaczyński took a drastic step by submitting a request for sanctions to the ethics committee against Mateusz Morawiecki, Mirosława Stachowiak-Różecka, and other politicians associated with the former prime minister's faction. The direct trigger for the chairman's action was a breach of discipline regarding the selection of a candidate for the office of President of Poland. Morawiecki, despite Jarosław Kaczyński's explicit ban, allegedly actively promoted his own agenda and criticized party opponents, which the PiS leader deemed an action detrimental to the party's cohesion. Law and Justice, since its founding in 2001, has been based on strong leadership from its chairman, who traditionally suppresses any attempts to build independent factions within the party. Mateusz Morawiecki's reaction to the party leader's decision was firm and showed no willingness to compromise. The former head of government declared he does not intend to remain silent on matters fundamental to his cabinet's legacy. He emphasized that he will always defend his ministers and the results of the government's work, which is interpreted as throwing down the gauntlet to the old party apparatus. This situation has triggered a flood of comments from both the opposition and the ruling coalition, where talk of the "beginning of the end" of PiS unity is emerging. Some commentators suggest the conflict could end in a split and an attempt by Morawiecki to build a new, more centrist right-wing formation. „Jeżeli ktoś mnie atakuje, zawsze będę odpłacał pięknym za nadobne.” (If someone attacks me, I will always return the favor in kind.) — Mateusz Morawiecki Morawiecki's associates, like Mirosława Stachowiak-Różecka, are also under pressure. The party leadership accuses them of disloyalty and "splitting unity from within." Meanwhile, supporters of the former prime minister argue that PiS needs modernization and that attempts to silence its most recognizable politicians are a strategic mistake. According to media reports, Jarosław Kaczyński has had enough of his former protégé's "antics" and intends to use all available statutory means to restore discipline within the ranks. The atmosphere at the party headquarters on Nowogrodzka Street is described as the worst in years, and the ethics committee's final decisions may be made within the coming days, which will determine the future of the Polish right. 3 — politicians were referred to the ethics committee in the first wave of decisions The coming weeks will show whether Jarosław Kaczyński opts for a full "purge" or if this is merely a show of force intended to discipline the contender for the leadership role. If Morawiecki is suspended or expelled from the party, PiS could lose a significant portion of support among moderate voters, which could significantly alter the balance of power ahead of upcoming elections.

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