Kurski Crossed Absurdity's Line in PiS Feud, Analyst Says

A new political force led by Mateusz Morawiecki has emerged with 7.4% support, a start that analyst Michał Szułdrzyński deems not a success but a foundation to build upon. The initial phase shows a clear division within the former PiS electorate, and the coming months will reveal if Morawiecki can expand his support beyond these ranks.

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On the beginning, 7.4% is not a success, but it shows that Mateusz Morawiecki has something to build on.

The escalating conflict between PiS and Morawiecki has intensified, with Szułdrzyński describing the campaign against the former prime minister as having crossed the boundaries of political rivalry. He suggests that while both sides aim to rally their voters, the scale of mutual accusations could backfire. Jacek Kurski's recent appearance on Telewizja Republika was specifically cited as a moment where political absurdity was exceeded. Szułdrzyński noted that dredging up old accusations against Morawiecki also reflects poorly on Jarosław Kaczyński, who had entrusted him with key state and party roles for years.

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I have the impression that this level of animosity is getting out of control.

Szułdrzyński believes this political split marks a new era for the right in Poland, signaling the end of Jarosław Kaczyński's hegemonic control over the movement. This shift necessitates building future coalitions on more equal footing. The fragmentation of the political landscape could also lead to an end of the stable parliamentary majorities Poland has seen for two decades. Future governments, regardless of their composition, are likely to be significantly weaker due to the anticipated difficult coalition negotiations.

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And I have the impression that Jacek Kurski crossed those boundaries of absurdity.

Regarding the ideological direction of the right, Szułdrzyński observes that despite growing conservative sentiment, most Poles remain moderate. He uses the analogy that "politicians are masters at heating water, but you can't drink boiling water" to illustrate the current situation, suggesting that radicalization among politicians does not necessarily reflect the broader public mood.

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This shows that the times when there was one right-wing and Jarosław Kaczyński was its hegemon have simply ended.