Mateusz Morawiecki to launch new party by Oct. 15 as split with PiS deepens

Mateusz Morawiecki PiS Rozwój Plus new political party October 15 convention

Former prime minister Mateusz Morawiecki announced that a new political party will be formally registered no later than 15 October 2026, following a deepening split with Law and Justice (PiS). The announcement follows the creation of the Rozwój Plus association in April, which PiS leader Jarosław Kaczyński condemned and ordered members to renounce any involvement in external political organisations. About 40 PiS lawmakers who joined Rozwój Plus faced disciplinary proceedings and were effectively removed from the party.

Morawiecki scheduled a Rozwój Plus convention for 15 October, coinciding with the third anniversary of the 2023 parliamentary elections. The event, dubbed “Rozwój + Wy”, was held in Warsaw’s Praga district and described as a “festival of ideas”, combining debates with a picnic. Organisers estimated the cost of the convention between 90 000 and 120 000 zł.

Kaczyński publicly attacked Morawiecki, saying the former premier is “in a strange state” and accusing him of seeking allies outside PiS. Morawiecki responded in interviews, claiming he could earn $15 million a year abroad and alleging that a faction within PiS (“maślarzy”) is plotting to push Kaczyński out of power. The dispute has intensified internal party tensions ahead of upcoming elections.

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Donald Tusk · Jarosław Kaczyński · Józef Gawron · Law and Justice (PiS) · Mateusz Morawiecki · Michał Drewnicki · Poland · Rozwój Plus

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[● 2 SOURCES] Morawiecki listed goals for Rozwój Plus, including stopping uncontrolled immigration, pursuing a national‑interest economic policy, competing with China and the United States, increasing the competi t www.rp.pl
[● 2 SOURCES] The event took place on a Friday in Warsaw's Praga district and combined debates with a picnic. www.rp.pl
[○ 1 SOURCE] Morawiecki declared readiness to debate Donald Tusk on television, covering government projects, the budget, youth employment and housing.
[○ 1 SOURCE] The convention date coincides with the anniversary of the 2023 parliamentary elections. www.rp.pl
[● 2 SOURCES] The convention is described as the start of a 'great march' for Poland. www.rp.pl
[● 2 SOURCES] Mateusz Morawiecki announced that a convention of Rozwój Plus will be held on 15 October. www.rp.pl
[○ 1 SOURCE] The debate proposal was made on Polsat News after a viewer suggestion.
[● 2 SOURCES] Morawiecki said Poland faces a choice between decline and higher development, prestige and strength. www.rp.pl
[○ 1 SOURCE] Rozwój Plus backed Michał Drewnicki in the upcoming Kraków mayoral election.
[● 5 SOURCES] Rozwój Plus aims to stop uncontrolled immigration, raise wages, boost competitiveness of Polish firms and compete with the United States and China. dziennik-polityczny.com · wydarzenia.interia.pl · www.rp.pl
[○ 1 SOURCE] Regional councilor Katarzyna Rzepecka‑Andrzejak supports Rozwój Plus while remaining a PiS member. www.lm.pl
[● 9 SOURCES] Mateusz Morawiecki announced that the Rozwój Plus convention will be held on 15 October. dziennik-polityczny.com · wydarzenia.interia.pl · www.rp.pl · wiadomosci.onet.pl · wiadomosci.wp.pl · +1 more