The PiS government in Poland continued to reject the EU’s rule of law measures and disregarded judgments from the Court of Justice of the EU. Additionally, the government persists to impede the media, civil society and municipalities governed by the opposition. Beyond these issues, the ongoing conflict in neighboring Ukraine casts a shadow over all other activities and has various implications for the country’s future.
Economically, the country has performed better with regard to economic growth and employment. However, budget stability declined and inflation as well as energy costs rose, necessitating further compensation strategies. Some initiatives primarily serve to provide incentives to segments of society that significantly contribute to the government’s voter support.
Governance practices have remained consistent, characterized by centralized decision-making and reduced deliberation and consultation with societal stakeholders. A pivotal shift occurred in 2021 when one of the coalition parties left the government which increased the dependency on other parties in the parliament.
