Polish right-wing faces leadership succession questions

The Law and Justice (PiS) party in Poland is facing internal questions regarding its future leadership and political structure as the 2027 parliamentary elections approach. For decades, the party has operated under the centralized authority of Jarosław Kaczyński, who serves as the ultimate arbiter and ideologue. This model has created a lack of formal succession mechanisms, leaving the party vulnerable to internal power struggles as potential successors vie for influence.

There are emerging discussions regarding whether the Polish right-wing can move toward a broader coalition model rather than relying on a single party structure. Observers point to Karol Nawrocki’s presidential strategy, which involves establishing various advisory councils and opening up to different political environments, as a potential shift toward a model where a leader acts as a point of reference for a wider political camp rather than just a party head. This transition could represent an attempt to move away from purely partisan logic toward a more comprehensive governing program.