PiS rift in Łęczna: Niewiadomski faces discipline

4 August 2026 Poland Radar 0 Comments

Local PiS disciplinary action targets Łęczna politicians who backed Morawiecki, with consequences for county governance and services.

Local politicians in Łęczna publicly backed Mateusz Morawiecki and now face PiS disciplinary action. The move has split the county branch and raised questions about who runs local government.

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What happened in Łęczna

Krzysztof Niewiadomski joined PiS in 2006. He became the party’s first member in Łęczna county. From 2018 to 2024 he served as the starosta, the county executive who oversees local services and budgets. After 2024 elections, Koalicja Obywatelska and PSL took control. Consequently, Daniel Słowik replaced Niewiadomski for a while. However, PiS later returned to power in the county. Yet party leaders chose Łukasz Reszka as new starosta. Therefore the local PiS split opened up.

PiS disciplinary action divides local politicians

Father and son Krzysztof and Karol Niewiadomski now claim party leaders froze them out. They criticize decisions by starosta Reszka. Moreover, Karol posted messages and SMS screenshots before an important council vote. In addition, both say they support Rozwój Plus, the initiative led by former premier Mateusz Morawiecki. Consequently, party authorities launched discipline proceedings under Article 39 of the PiS statute. The article covers non-compliance with party rules and conduct that harms party interests.

National fallout and local impact

July 2026 saw a national rift. Nearly forty MPs formed Rozwój Plus or signaled support. Moreover, Morawiecki created an independent parliamentary club on July 29. Several Lubelskie politicians joined or sided with him. Therefore local branches now face pressure. Karol Karski, PiS disciplinary spokesman, signaled that many supporters of Morawiecki risk losing active membership. As a result, local councillors fear exclusion.

Why this matters to residents and expats

The dispute affects more than party status. The starosta influences local roads, schools, and budgets. Consequently, council splits can stall permits and projects. Moreover, public contracts could change hands. Therefore expat homeowners and small businesses should watch council agendas. Also changes in local leadership affect cooperation with national institutions like ZUS (social insurance), NFZ (public health fund), and offices issuing PESEL numbers (national ID). In short, political fights can alter everyday services.

💡 GOOD TO KNOW: In Poland local politics can directly affect public services and permits. Starostas run county matters similar to a county executive. If you deal with local offices, bring documents like your PESEL (national ID number) and know which agency handles what: ZUS handles pensions and benefits, while NFZ runs public healthcare. Follow local council meetings online or contact your municipal office if you worry about permits or local projects.

Local members like the Niewiadomskis insist they never worked against PiS policy. However, they say leaders sidelined them after 2024. They also say loyalty to political values can justify joining Rozwój Plus. Meanwhile, party officials say they must enforce unity. The outcome will shape who runs Łęczna county and how decisions reach residents.

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