Beata Szydło returns to the forefront of Law and Justice party

Beata Szydło, the former Prime Minister of Poland, is returning to a prominent role within the Law and Justice (PiS) party. Following her recent activities in the European Parliament, Szydło has re-emerged as a key figure alongside Jarosław Kaczyński, notably during a recent party convention in Krakow.

Political analysts suggest that the party leadership intends to leverage Szydło’s popularity more frequently as they prepare for the 2027 parliamentary elections. During her appearance in Krakow, Szydło invoked the slogan ‘Poland in ruins’ to criticize the current government, drawing parallels to the political climate during her previous tenure.

This strategic move comes as PiS faces challenges regarding polling numbers and internal leadership dynamics. While Kaczyński has attempted to mobilize supporters through protests regarding the Constitutional Tribunal, the scale of public engagement has not met party expectations, highlighting the difficulty of unifying the broader electorate behind specific party conflicts.