In a surprising turn of events, the Euronews Super Poll has revealed that Polish conservative forces are set to emerge victorious in the upcoming European elections in the Eastern European country. However, despite overwhelming popular support for Polish conservatives, deep divisions between the two main parties could potentially hinder the creation of a European Parliament conservative coalition.
The Euronews Polls Centre’s analysts have highlighted the significant divide between the nationalist right-wing Law and Justice (PiS) party led by Jarosław Kaczyński and the moderate conservatives of Civic Coalition (KO), the current ruling party in Poland. The latest projections suggest a close race between the two parties, with PiS gaining ground and surpassing the ruling coalition of Prime Minister Donald Tusk’s EPP affiliates.
The political landscape in Poland remains crucial in shaping the dynamics of a potential euro-conservative coalition between the EPP and the ECR. Despite sharing common ground on patriotic values and security matters, the deep-rooted differences in their visions of the EU’s principles and values have created a rift between the moderate and ultra-conservative forces in the country.
The ongoing power struggles among leaders and conflicting views on issues such as the rule of law and migration have further exacerbated tensions between the two main parties. While both PiS and KO may align on certain policies, the likelihood of them forming a formal coalition at the European Parliament level remains slim.
As Poland gears up for the European elections, the political landscape is fraught with uncertainty as the conservative forces grapple with internal divisions and ideological differences. The outcome of the elections could have far-reaching implications for the future of the European Parliament and the broader conservative coalition in the EU.