Poland’s Fractured Right Has a Brussels Problem

Poland’s right-wing opposition is increasingly fragmented, with Law and Justice facing challenges from the Confederation and the Confederation of the Polish Crown. The divisions threaten to weaken the conservative camp’s ability to convert voter support into parliamentary seats under Poland’s proportional electoral system. Brussels adds another complication: disputes over judicial independence, democratic reforms, and deeper EU integration remain politically divisive. President Karol Nawrocki could help unite the right, but rivalries among party leaders make cooperation difficult ahead of future elections.