Mateusz Morawiecki, the former Prime Minister of Poland, has expressed his intention to step down as president of the European Conservatives and Reformists (ECR) Party. However, he remains open to continuing in the role if there is a request from party members. This decision comes in light of the ECR presidency’s tradition of being held by the second-largest party within the alliance, a position Morawiecki’s political group is expected to lose.
The announcement comes amidst internal discord within Poland’s ruling Law and Justice party (PiS), concerning membership declarations and Morawiecki’s ties to the association Rozwój Plus. Despite these challenges, Morawiecki emphasized that his political camp still includes a significant number of lawmakers and several Members of the European Parliament.
Morawiecki’s tenure as ECR president began in early 2025, a position he secured with the support of Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni. His leadership in the European political group has been marked by these recent developments, which have stirred conversations within the party ranks.
As Morawiecki navigates these internal party dynamics, the future of his role in the ECR remains uncertain. The decision to resign is not yet final, leaving room for potential shifts depending on the party’s internal consensus and the direction its members wish to pursue.