Law and Justice Party
Coverage of Law and Justice Party in the Nexus archive.
- Watch out Brussels and Kyiv, Poland’s conservatives are veering right
Poland's Law and Justice party (PiS) has split between Jarosław Kaczyński and Mateusz Morawiecki, shifting further right and potentially reshaping the country's political landscape ahead of the 2027 election. The rupture could impact EU relations and support for Ukraine, as PiS's influence declines but right-wing parties remain competitive.
- The spectacular split in Poland’s right
Poland's Law and Justice party has split, with former PM Mateusz Morawiecki breaking from leader Jarosław Kaczyński to form a rival right-wing group. The split may impact current PM Donald Tusk ahead of the 2027 election, while other topics include Belgium's Charleroi Airport closure plans and Montenegro's EU language addition.
- France’s far-right leader Jordan Bardella tours Poland in search for new allies
Jordan Bardella, leader of France’s National Rally, visited Poland to seek alliances with nationalist and conservative groups ahead of potential 2027 French presidential elections. He met with Polish President Karol Nawrocki and the Law and Justice party (PiS), aiming to build a coalition to influence EU policy, following the loss of Hungarian ally Viktor Orbán.
- ‘The EU is completely obsolete’: France’s far-right leader wants to shake up Europe
Jordan Bardella, a protégé of Marine Le Pen, is emerging as a potential presidential candidate for France’s National Rally following Le Pen’s 2025 conviction for embezzling EU funds. Bardella is clarifying his stance on EU reform, economic policies, and alliances, including a planned visit to Poland to discuss cooperation with the Law and Justice Party (PiS).