# Beata Szydło leadership role in Law and Justice party

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/beata-szydo-leadership-role-in-law-and-justice-party
> Updated: 2026-10-20T08:24:09.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

Former Polish Prime Minister Beata Szydło is returning to a prominent leadership role within the Law and Justice (PiS) party. Following the departure of Mateusz Morawiecki, Szydło was expected to lead the PiS delegation to the European Parliament, succeeding Adam Bielan.

During a party convention in Krakow, Szydło re-emerged as a key figure alongside party leader Jarosław Kaczyński. Analysts suggest the party is leveraging Szydło’s popularity to rebuild its image and prepare for the 2027 parliamentary elections. At the convention, Szydło utilized the slogan ‘Poland in ruins’ to criticize the current government.

This strategic shift occurs as PiS manages internal leadership dynamics and seeks to improve polling numbers. While Kaczyński has attempted to mobilize supporters through protests regarding the Constitutional Tribunal, the party has faced challenges in achieving the expected scale of public engagement.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-20: Beata Szydło returns to the forefront of Law and Justice party

Former Polish Prime Minister Beata Szydło is returning to a leading role in the Law and Justice party as preparations for the 2027 elections begin.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/beata-szydo-returns-to-the-forefront-of-law-and-justice-party

### 2026-10-14: Beata Szydło to take key role at Law and Justice convention

Former Polish Prime Minister Beata Szydło is set to reclaim a major role in Law and Justice, including heading the party's delegation in the European Parliament.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/beata-szydo-to-take-key-role-at-law-and-justice-convention

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