Morawiecki's Breakaway Group Raises Pressure on PiS

Former Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki said his supporters will establish a new parliamentary caucus if they are expelled from Poland's main opposition Law and Justice (PiS) party, as an internal power struggle intensifies.

Morawiecki said the Rozwoj Plus (Development Plus) association currently includes 40 members of the Sejm, one senator and three members of the European Parliament. He accused a group of party insiders of fueling internal divisions that ultimately led to the split.

The former prime minister said he no longer intended to become involved in internal disputes within PiS and that his political movement would instead focus on opposing Prime Minister Donald Tusk's government while promoting economic development, growth and conservative values.

Meanwhile, PiS has begun disciplinary proceedings against lawmakers who refused to comply with the party leadership's ultimatum requiring members to leave political associations such as Rozwoj Plus. Although the proceedings are under way, no formal expulsions have yet been finalized.

Morawiecki said he was not interested in internal disciplinary measures and would instead focus on attracting undecided center-right voters and broadening support for what he described as the patriotic camp.

He also ruled out future cooperation with parties in Donald Tusk's governing coalition, including the Polish People's Party (PSL) and Poland 2050.

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