Poland: Political parties at a glance

Parties in comparison

Liberal
Socialist
Capitalist
Conservative
PiS

Explanation of the chart

The graph shows the economic orientation of the parties on the X-axis from left to right. The further left, the more actively the state should intervene via taxes, regulations and redistribution. The further to the right, the less the state should intervene.

On the Y-axis from top to bottom, the parties are categorized according to their life models. The further up a party, the more it prioritizes liberal lifestyles over traditional views and material goods. The further down, the more a party aligns itself with traditional lifestyles and sees the state as the moral authority for living together.

Data was collected through the 2019 Chapel Hill Expert Survey by more than 400 policy experts. Party positions may change over time. Therefore, the chart serves only as an overview and cannot make statements about specific political topics.

Ryan Bakker, Liesbet Hooghe, Seth Jolly, Gary Marks, Jonathan Polk, Jan Rovny, Marco Steenbergen, and Milada Anna Vachudova. 2020. “2019 Chapel Hill Expert Survey.” - University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill.

KO

Civic Coalition
Transversal
EPP
EU Parliament
35.1
Election Trend
Result of the last parliamentary election: 30.7%
Part of the Government

KO (Koalicja Obywatelska) is a party of undefinable orientation that is currently represented in the parliament with 157 MPs.

KO is a pro-European and liberal coalition that advocates for civil rights, democratic principles, and social justice.

PL2050/PSL

PL2050/PSL
Center
RE
EU Parliament
10.4
Election Trend
Result of the last parliamentary election: 14.4%
Part of the Government

PL2050/PSL (Polska 2050/Polskie Stronnictwo Ludowe) is a text.party-info-orientation-center that is currently represented in the parliament with 65 MPs.

PL2050/PS is a progressive movement that advocates for citizen participation, social justice, and ecological sustainability.

Lewica

The New Left
Left-wing
S&D
EU Parliament
9.4
Election Trend
Result of the last parliamentary election: 8.6%
Part of the Government

Lewica is a left party that is currently represented in parliament with 26 seats.

Lewica is a progressive coalition that emphasizes social justice, workers' rights, and environmental protection.

ZP

United Right
Right-wing
ECR
EU Parliament
?
Election Trend
Result of the last parliamentary election: 35.4%

ZP (Zjednoczona Prawica) is a right-wing party and currently represented in parliament with 194 MPs.

Kon

Confederation
Right-wing
ESN
EU Parliament
11.5
Election Trend
Result of the last parliamentary election: 7.2%

Kon (Konfederacja) is a right-wing party that is currently represented in the parliament with 18 MPs.

Konfederacja is a conservative coalition that emphasizes national sovereignty, traditional values, and economic liberalism.

BS

Nonpartisan Local Government Activists
Regional interests
?
EU Parliament
?
Election Trend
Result of the last parliamentary election: 1.6%

BS (Bezpartyjni Samorządowcy) is a regional interest party from Poland.

PiS

Law and Justice
Right-wing
ECR
EU Parliament
32.4
Election Trend
Result of the last parliamentary election: 0%

PiS (Prawo i Sprawiedliwość) is a right-wing party from Poland.

PiS is a national-conservative party that emphasizes Catholic and social values and advocates for the sovereignty of Poland.