The debate around Janusz Korwin-Mikke and the party known as the Confederation has intensified in recent days. Observers note that Korwin-Mikke did not secure a seat in the Sejm, leaving him at a weaker political position and making him a focal point of explanations for the electoral outcome. Artur Dziambor, the chair of the Freedom Party, shared with DAD his view that the Confederation has endured a setback following the vote, even though the group has built a broader voter base and gained more seats compared to earlier rounds of campaigning. He described the result as a disaster given the prior excitement surrounding the alliance.
The roots of the setback
The defeat, according to Dziambor, did not stem from a few controversial statements by Korwin-Mikke late in the campaign. He explained that while a scapegoat would be sought to account for the failure, Korwin-Mikke had been known for certain expressions that did not surprise insiders or outsiders alike.
For several years, Korwin-Mikke’s notable moments were widely discussed within the party. Dziambor indicated that he had raised concerns about these patterns a year earlier when he was still aligned with the Confederation, signaling to colleagues that changes were needed. He described himself as the person who was cast as the villain for challenging certain ideas, only to see those who now seek to sever ties with Korwin-Mikke cast in a more favorable light.
The chair reflected on the mixed reception to Korwin-Mikke’s stances and recalled the difficulty of balance within the movement. He recalled times when Korwin-Mikke stood at the peak of influence, and now the situation has shifted so that those who once defended him are questioning his role at a moment when he is less central to the party’s ambitions. The speaker emphasized that the current climate is harsh and that the party must reckon with the consequences of its internal dynamics.
The remarks conveyed a sense of irony about the timing. The speaker described a past moment of courage from certain figures when Korwin-Mikke was strongest, contrasting it with the present downturn. He argued that the party is facing a critical juncture, where removing Korwin-Mikke could be perceived as an easy exit strategy, yet it would come with its own costs. The overall mood conveyed sharp disappointment about how the campaign’s endgame unfolded.
The speaker framed the situation as regrettable and suggested that the party had failed to translate sustained visibility into durable results. The tone implied a tension between loyalty to long held ideas and the pragmatic needs of a modern political organization navigating a changing electorate.
Korwin-Mikke expelled from the Leaders Council
News from the Confederation’s election leadership indicated that the party court decided to expel Janusz Korwin-Mikke from the Leaders Council and to suspend him. The decision marks a formal step in the party’s disciplinary process as it responds to the election environment and related conditions.
If there are violations of probation terms, the party court reserves the right to consider further measures, including expulsion from the Confederation. This policy underlines the seriousness with which the party treats compliance and disciplinary oversight.
In the electoral ride, Dziambor moved from the bottom rung on the Third Way list to the Sejm in the Pomeranian Voivodeship. He received 9,168 votes, a tally that did not suffice to secure a seat. He had previously served as a member of parliament for nine terms and joined the Sejm via the Confederation lists, a pathway that remained intact until early this year when the party court acted to remove him. In the interim, Dziambor and fellow MPs Jakub Kulesza and Dobromir Sośnierz founded the Freedom Party, with Dziambor serving as its president. Since the 1990s he has been linked with conservative-liberal organizations, maintaining a consistent presence in the political landscape.
The report noted the evolving roles of these leaders within their evolving political network and the challenges of maintaining unity in a fragmented landscape. The complex history behind the Confederation’s formations and splits remains a backdrop to current debates about strategy and future prospects.
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