Polish Electoral Body Penalizes Former Ruling Party for Campaign Violations

The Law and Justice party faces significant financial penalties that could impact its 2025 presidential election campaign.

The State Electoral Commission ruled that the Law and Justice party improperly used $930,000 in public funds during the 2023 parliamentary election.
Penalties include repayment of the misused funds and a reduction in government subsidies by $2.5 million annually.
The party plans to appeal the decision to the Supreme Court, where it holds some influence.
Former Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki denounced the penalties as politically motivated.
The decision intensifies the ongoing political rivalry between the Law and Justice party and the current centrist government.