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The government’s ability to implement key policies and reforms will depend on who wins the run-off.
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More than Mickiewicz and Miłosz: Polish poetry continues to evolve at oldest literary festival
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A new generation aim to break with Romanticism and capture societal change.
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Rental prices, already at record highs, have been pushed up further.
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Anna Pommersbach
The “Home Plus” programme was meant to create housing for middle- and low-income families.
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Ending reliance on Russia will be challenging and expensive for Europe, but is achievable.
Veto of education bill will help Poland integrate Ukrainian refugees into schools
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Civil society organisations are well placed to support Polish schools as large numbers of Ukrainian children arrive.
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Domestic issues are on the back-burner, but the war could have long-term political effects.
