The Confederation has undergone crucial structural changes that may affect its future and form of the political scene in Poland.
The faction related to Grzegorz Braun was excluded from the Leaders' Council.
One of the first effects of the changes was the removal of Vladimir Skalik and Robert Iwaszkiewicz from the Council of Leaders of the Group. These politicians, associated with the Confederation of the Polish Crown, were excluded from the organization as a consequence of the support of the candidacy of Grzegorz Braun. Roman Fritz, who besides belongs to Braun's faction, himself resigned from moving for the fresh board of leaders.
Grzegorz Braun himself, before the legislature began, defined the event as “an act of pride”, “political egoism” and “a hooded court”. At the same time, he emphasized that his organization did not want to leave the Confederate, but is forced to do so.
During the Saturday convention, changes were approved, which importantly transformed the structure of the party. The group's leaders were Sławomir Mentzen and Krzysztof Bosak, who gained additional powers. The erstwhile Leaders' Council, having an impact on organization decisions, has been demoted to the function of an advisory body, which in practice means full centralisation of power in the hands of the main leaders.
The fresh Council of Leaders now consists of six activists of the fresh Hope Party: Marcin Sypniewski, Bartłomiej Pejo, Konrad Berkowicz, Grzegorz Płacz, Bartosz Bocheńczak and Stanisław Tyszki, as well as six representatives of the National Movement: Krzysztof Bosak, Anna Bryłka, Marek Szewczyk, Krzysztof Tuduj, Witold Tumanowicz and Paweł Usiądek.
The secretary of the organization was Krzysztof Rzoniec and the treasurer was Michał Wawer. The fresh structure is intended to facilitate decision-making and increase the consistency of the group.
Grzegorz Braun clearly criticised the actions of the Confederate authorities. In his statements, he described the decision as “a coup” and “a betrayal of freedom ideas”, accusing his erstwhile allies of pursuing authoritarian governments within the party.
His supporters, including Włodzimierz Skalik, besides do not hide outrage. Skalik stressed that he was removed solely for his loyalty to Braun, and the full situation is evidence of the gradual elimination of various environments within the Confederate.
Janusz Korwin-Mikke, 1 of the founders of the Confederacy, did not hold outrage over the course of the congress. In his conversation with Interia, he stated:
“Today in the courtroom I felt like 1955 erstwhile hard-headed communists fought to keep power. Something scary. No substance what logic, they refused to vote on something. Lying.”
The erstwhile associate besides stressed that on the day of the legislature he was officially leaving the group:
“I will not make myself crazy by participating in something like this. truly ashamed.”
In consequence to Korwin-Mikke's words, Bartosz Bocheńczak, associate of the fresh Leaders' Council and chief of election staff Sławomir Mentzen responded:
“Comparing today's Confederate legislature to events from the worst years of communism is something disconnected from reality. During the event a democratic vote was held, no 1 imposed on anyone the choice of circumstantial people. The fact that most activists voted differently than the erstwhile president would have liked does not mean that the event should be considered void.”
Bocheńczak besides recalled that Korwin-Mikke officially supported the presidential run of Grzegorz Braun, which could have affected his harsh criticism of the fresh organization authorities.
Despite exclusion, Grzegorz Braun does not intend to quit political activity. He continues to direct the Confederation of the Polish Crown, which is his group operating within the Confederation. However, it is unclear whether, after these events, it will decide to proceed working with the Confederacy's mainstream or whether it will go its own way.
Some commentators propose that he may effort to build a fresh independent political formation or search allies among another right-wing groups. In the context of the upcoming presidential and parliamentary elections, Braun's movements will be crucial for the future of his political camp.
Changes in the Confederation mean that the group enters a fresh era – with strong, centralised leadership of Mentzen and Bosak and without 1 of the most controversial factions. The exclusion of Braun and his supporters shows that the organization has no place for interior opposition. The question remains whether this will lead to greater stableness or weaken the Confederacy in the eyes of voters.
