Ryszard Petru, a prominent Polish politician, has announced the formation of a new political party, currently dubbed “Konfederacja light.” In an interview with Polsat News, Petru described the party as strongly libertarian and intended to appeal to voters currently drawn to the Confederation party. However, he emphasized a key difference: his new formation will be pro-European, contrasting with the Confederation’s more Eurosceptic stance. Petru aims to capture support from those seeking a liberal platform with a commitment to European integration. The new party intends to siphon support away from the existing Confederation, offering a similar ideological base with a different approach to the EU. Further details regarding the party’s formal structure and platform are expected to be released soon. This move signals a potential shift in the Polish political landscape, creating a new competitor within the right-of-center spectrum.