PiS presents economic plan in Warsaw and attacks government over 282.6 billion zloty deficit

Economic congress in Warsaw

Law and Justice convened its Economy congress in Warsaw on 3 October 2026, gathering party leadership to present an economic framework centered on public finances. Party leader Jarosław Kaczyński opened the event, stating that the full program is being forged across several thematic conferences before a final economic package is unveiled. Kaczyński explained that the economic situation underpins collective national functions, including domestic household stability, state security, public healthcare, education, and state-funded culture. During his address, he cited Poland reaching a purchasing power gross domestic product per capita of 56 thousand dollars in the previous year, compared to 73 thousand dollars in Germany. He argued that reversing recent fiscal trends is necessary to maintain economic progress, while expressing willingness to adopt sound policy ideas from political opponents if they serve the national interest.

Kaczyński warned that continuing current policies would derail the economic gains achieved in previous years.

It was a long and successful path, we need to return to it, and we will step off it or fall off if what is happening today in Poland continues.

Fiscal criticism and no-confidence motion

Przemysław Czarnek, the party's candidate for prime minister and former education minister, delivered a sharp critique of the ruling government's budget management. Czarnek pointed to next year's projected budget deficit of 282.6 billion zlotys, asserting that such figures would have seemed impossible in October 2023. He described the fiscal trajectory as heading toward a severe crisis, comparing the outlook to a Greek tragedy squared and labeling Andrzej Domański the worst finance minister in Polish history. Czarnek warned that exceeding the 55% debt-to-GDP prudential threshold would trigger statutory spending freezes on public sector salaries and pension indexations. He also cited delayed excise tax refunds for farmers, strain on public healthcare access, and a Moody's credit rating downgrade, attributing responsibility to Donald Tusk, Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz, Włodzimierz Czarzasty, Szymon Hołownia, and Domański. A day prior to the congress, Czarnek and Member of the European Parliament Daniel Obajtek formally submitted a parliamentary motion of no confidence against Domański, acknowledging that parliamentary math makes government defense of the minister likely.

Czarnek condemned the coalition's performance and unfulfilled campaign promises.

A government that led to such gigantic debt in such a short time and to such ruin of public finances has no right to exist in any civilized country.

Policy proposals and structural pillars

The main policy framework was presented by Mariusz Andrzejewski, a professor at the Cracow University of Economics, who outlined proposals organized under three core concepts: renewal, courage, and resilience. The blueprint proposes balancing and merging selected state treasury companies to streamline state assets. It also advocates redefining the role of the state to reduce regulatory burdens on businesses and establishing a simplified, fair tax system. The party's push to roll out fresh economic proposals coincides with pressure in opinion polls following the departure of former members who established the Rozwój Plus association. While former prime minister Mateusz Morawiecki historically served as the primary face of the party's economic agenda, the Warsaw conference featured Czarnek and Obajtek in prominent roles to present the party's alternative fiscal direction.