The remnants of the former Polska 2050 group, consisting of 15 MPs, now support Pełczyńska-Nałęcz, the minister for EU funds and regional policy. After her victory on January 31, party leaders decided to pause personnel changes to reduce tensions ahead of a March convention. Their former members criticized the decision as an attempt to suppress them.
The crisis also led to a split in Polska 2050’s representation in the Senate and European Parliament, following MEP Michał Kobosko’s departure from the party on Monday.
Polska 2050 has been in turmoil since Hołownia’s poor performance in the 2025 presidential election, where he received less than 5 percent support and trailed behind the far-right candidate Grzegorz Braun. His unsuccessful campaign also broke Polska 2050’s partnership with the Polish People’s Party within the Tusk coalition.
In contrast, Hołownia secured nearly 14 percent in the 2020 presidential election, which he used to establish Polska 2050.
At its inception, Hołownia described the party as a third option amidst the long-standing rivalry between Civic Coalition and Law and Justice, which has dominated Polish politics for over 20 years.
Though Polska 2050 once rivaled Civic Coalition in polls, its support waned when Tusk returned to Polish politics after his tenure as head of the European Council.
Hołownia criticized the MPs who left Polska 2050, stating they “hate” the party’s new leadership.
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