Feb 18 • 03:30 UTC 🇵🇱 Poland Rzeczpospolita

Jan Maria Jackowski for ‘Rzeczpospolita’: It is a difficult time for PiS. They have no source of support

Jan Maria Jackowski discusses internal tensions within the ruling Law and Justice party (PiS) in Poland, highlighting the party's uncertain direction and loss of support since 2019.

Jan Maria Jackowski, a political figure associated with Poland's ruling party Law and Justice (PiS), reflects on the turbulent times the party is experiencing, pointing to recent incidents that indicate underlying conflicts and fragmentation within its ranks. He emphasizes how personal clashes, such as the disruption of an interview by member Sebastian Kaleta, are symptomatic of broader issues unable to be relieved by merely managing public relations.

Jackowski argues that there is now an unformalized internal debate regarding the future direction of the party, as it tries to navigate the political landscape where previously dominant ideologies are now being questioned, which has not been seen for years. He notes that the party, which had previously enjoyed a clear advantage by keeping right-wing competition at bay, is now finding it increasingly difficult to maintain widespread support, particularly since the 2019 elections.

As political dynamics shift, there are concerns over whether PiS can redefine its core message to consolidate its voter base again. Jackowski expresses a preference for returning to the party's foundational policy principles, suggesting that deviating from this could jeopardize their future electoral success. This situation reflects not just PiS's internal challenges, but also wave of changing sentiments among the Polish electorate that may impact future elections.

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