Poland's ruling party, Prawo i Sprawiedliwość (PiS), has announced plans to launch a public march for power on March 7 in Krakow, despite a recent poll showing their support has fallen below the crucial 20% threshold. These developments signal perhaps the most severe internal crisis for the party led by Jarosław Kaczyński in over a decade. The party's leadership is under increasing pressure, especially as public sentiment shifts and internal disputes intensify.

The current political climate for PiS reflects a struggle not only against external pressures but also against internal factional conflicts. The ongoing fragmentation within the party reveals two distinct factions vying for control. This struggle is exacerbated by a perceived need to adapt to rapidly changing media landscapes, where traditional political discourse is influenced significantly by platforms such as TikTok, shifting the strategies and messaging of the party significantly away from traditional narratives.

Furthermore, while PiS attempts to redefine its ideological stances, there are concerns over a radical shift towards a more nationalist and anti-European posture, referred to as 'suwpolization'. This transformation highlights a tension within the party as it grapples with identity and strategy in a polarized political environment, which could have repercussions for its ability to regain lost support and effectively communicate with the electorate amidst a turbulent geopolitical backdrop.