Monarchist Braun proclaims a fight against Jews, Brussels, and Communists. The far right in Poland is strengthening
The far-right in Poland is gaining political ground as new radical factions challenge the established liberal democracy and European integration.
The far-right in Poland is emerging from years on the political fringes, positioning itself to potentially share in government power. This shift occurs within a political landscape traditionally dominated by Donald Tusk's Civic Platform and Jarosław Kaczyński's Law and Justice party. New radical factions are openly questioning liberal democracy, European integration, and Poland's established foreign policy alignments, indicative of a larger political shift within the country.
According to IBRiS research agency head Marcin Duma, this rise of radical factions can be attributed to the public's fatigue with a long-standing political duopoly that has exchanged governance between two dominant power blocks. Compounded by fears stemming from the conflict in Ukraine, many citizens feel that the current political system no longer represents their interests. As a result, there is a growing desire for a new political direction that resonates more closely with their concerns.
Grzegorz Braun, a prominent figure in this political transformation, has emerged as a polarizing politician who galvanizes dedicated supporters while simultaneously provoking strong opposition. To his supporters, he represents the voice of "forbidden truth," while detractors view him as a symbol of extremism and the normalization of hate speech in politics. His party, the Confederation of the Polish Crown, gained traction following recent presidential elections and media coverage, highlighting the increasing relevance of radical right ideology within the Polish political discourse.