Mateusz Morawiecki, the former Prime Minister of Poland, has indicated his plans to step down from his role as president of the European Conservatives and Reformists (ECR) Party. However, he mentioned that he might reconsider his resignation if party members express a desire for him to stay. This announcement comes at a time when Morawiecki’s political group will no longer hold the position traditionally assigned to the alliance’s second-largest party.
Morawiecki’s decision is set against a backdrop of internal challenges within Poland’s ruling Law and Justice (PiS) party. The tensions revolve around membership declarations and his involvement with the association Rozwój Plus. Despite these internal disagreements, Morawiecki emphasized that his political faction still commands significant support, including dozens of lawmakers and several Members of the European Parliament.
The former Prime Minister’s leadership of the ECR began in early 2025, with the endorsement of Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni. His tenure as president was marked by his efforts to maintain cohesion within the party, which has been facing various political dynamics within the European Parliament.
Morawiecki’s potential departure from the ECR presidency reflects the shifting alliances and power structures within European conservative circles. His future with the party remains uncertain, dependent on the collective decisions of its members and the evolving political landscape within the ECR.