Why PiS isn't gaining support despite Southern Hospital scandal

Political analysis suggests that the ruling party in Poland is not gaining support even as scandals, such as those surrounding the Southern Hospital, unfold. Despite extensive media reports detailing irregularities, the political impact has been surprisingly minimal, with polling for the opposition coalition showing only statistically insignificant drops.

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It turns out that PiS's problem is PiS itself.

Analysts point to the opposition's own weaknesses as a key factor. They argue that the lack of a credible alternative and the lingering memory of the ruling party's previous terms in power prevent voters, even those disillusioned with current leadership, from shifting their support. The choice of Przemysław Czarnek as a prominent campaign figure is seen as reinforcing the message that the party's policies would not change if they returned to power, potentially signaling a continuation of even more liberal approaches than before.

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PiS remains hostage to the memory of its own governments.

The ruling party is accused of being its own worst enemy, hindered by its past. The lack of a clear signal for change prevents the party from expanding beyond its core voter base. Meanwhile, the opposition coalition is reportedly attempting to weather the crisis by projecting an image of shared frustration with the public, while shifting blame to hospital staff. The article also touches on the potential for new liberal political formations and the challenges faced by existing centrist politicians in regaining credibility, suggesting that a successful new liberal project would require figures from outside the current political establishment.

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PiS was removed from power not because everyone in Poland was doing so well.