Mateusz Morawiecki
Coverage of Mateusz Morawiecki 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.
- Poland: Opposition Party PiS Collapses
Poland’s opposition party PiS has split after more than 30 MPs left following a leadership dispute between Jarosław Kaczyński and former Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki. Commentators suggest the split could reshape Polish politics, weakening Donald Tusk’s main rival, while critics argue Morawiecki lacks credibility due to his role in PiS’s controversial reforms and policies.
- 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.
- Polish opposition split hands Donald Tusk pre-election boost
Polish opposition fragmentation is strengthening Donald Tusk's position ahead of an election. Ex-PM Mateusz Morawiecki is forming a new party following the expulsion of dozens of lawmakers from the rightwing PiS.
- Poland asks US to extradite its ex-justice minister
Poland has requested the U.S. to arrest and extradite Zbigniew Ziobro, former Justice Minister, for alleged abuse of power, misuse of public funds, and spying. The request is part of efforts by Prime Minister Donald Tusk’s government to hold Ziobro’s PiS party accountable for past governance. Ziobro, now in the U.S. as a TV commentator, denies the charges, calling them politically motivated, while his party faces internal divisions.
- Poland's main opposition collapses over far-right slide
A power struggle within Poland's main opposition force has intensified. A move to expel Mateusz Morawiecki may weaken the right-wing party's popularity.
- Poland’s biggest opposition party faces split over tensions about its direction
Poland’s main opposition party, Law and Justice, faces a split over its future direction, with over 30 lawmakers reportedly resigning. Jarosław Kaczyński and Mateusz Morawiecki, key figures in the party, are at odds, with Morawiecki’s association Development Plus drawing suspicion. A political committee meeting is set to address the resignations.
- Polish conservatives split ahead of 2027 election
Poland's Law and Justice (PiS) party split after leader Jarosław Kaczyński expelled Mateusz Morawiecki and 36 MPs for refusing to abandon their internal group. The division weakens PiS's parliamentary strength and electoral prospects, with conservative voters now split among multiple factions ahead of the 2027 election.
- Poland's PM questions US 'loyalty' to NATO if faced with a Russian attack - as Trump looks to 'punish' allies
Poland's Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki questions U.S. loyalty to NATO in the event of a Russian attack, while U.S. President Donald Trump is reported to consider 'punishing' allies. The comments highlight tensions over transatlantic security commitments.