Poland’s Ruling Coalition Hit by Party Split

Poland’s governing coalition led by Prime Minister Donald Tusk has been shaken by a split within Polska 2050, a key centrist partner in the ruling alliance. Around half of the party’s parliamentary caucus have broken away to form a new grouping, exposing internal tensions but stopping short of toppling the government.

The rupture follows a contested leadership change earlier this year, with dissenting lawmakers accusing the new party leadership of tightening internal control and marginalising alternative voices. The breakaway faction has announced it will establish a separate parliamentary group while continuing to support the coalition’s legislative agenda.

Tusk moved quickly to downplay the crisis, saying he had secured assurances from both sides that the government’s majority remains intact. Coalition partners echoed that message, describing the episode as political turbulence rather than a structural collapse.

Coalition figures insist they remain committed to cooperation, but the emerging rifts are fueling speculation about cabinet reshuffles and possible realignments in the Sejm.

Despite the friction, the government continues to present itself as a pro‑European, reform‑oriented force focused on reversing measures introduced by the previous nationalist administration. How the coalition manages the current disputes will help determine both its stability and its capacity to deliver on key judicial, economic, and institutional reforms in the coming months.