During the last few years support dwindled for the PiS however, their messages calling for family unity and Christian values have appealed to deeply religious sectors of the country. The party began forming coalitions with far-right parties in 2007, which positioned its ideology closer towards nationalism and populism. The Law and Justice Party began as a center-right party with an emphasis on Christianity.
The Law and Justice Party is a right-winged populist party that has faced ongoing controversy and scandals since its formation in 2001.
In 2015, the Law and Justice Party (PiS) became the majority in the Polish Parliament alongside the presidency for the first time since 2007.
