In the context of Polish politics, Michał Szułdrzyński highlights a significant shift within the Law and Justice party (PiS) following the veto of the SAFE initiative. Candidate for Prime Minister, Przemysław Czarnek, presented a binary choice: Polish sovereignty and national interest against what he described as a Brussels-German scam. This framing signals an ideological shift for PiS, which has historically maintained a skeptical yet realist approach towards the European Union, advocating for reform rather than outright rejection. The transition towards a more radically anti-EU stance places PiS closer to the far-right Confederation party, which poses fundamental questions about Poland's relationship with the EU.

Szułdrzyński expresses confusion over Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki's apparent satisfaction with the presidential veto, suggesting it may be a misguided celebration akin to carp rejoicing on the eve of Christmas Eve. The veto symbolizes a departure from the traditionally cautious approach towards the EU, representing a trend of 'suw-polization' within PiS—an increasing alignment with anti-EU sentiments previously championed by the likes of Zbigniew Ziobro and his Sovereign Poland movement. Morawiecki's challenges are compounded by this radicalization of the right, as he risks losing support within his own party to more extreme factions that might resist his leadership.

The implications of such a drastic ideological shift are profound. As PiS navigates this landscape, the potential for conflict between Poland's national interests and EU obligations may grow. This development not only raises questions about Poland's future within the EU but also about internal party cohesion in the face of increasing radicalism. The critique from Szułdrzyński emphasizes the urgent need for PiS to reflect on its trajectory to either reconcile its national interests with EU expectations or risk alienating itself further from both its traditional electorate and EU partners.