Aleks Szczerbiak
Without a government record to defend, Sławomir Mentzen has challenged the duopoly that has dominated Polish politics.
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Poland’s ongoing rule-of-law crisis explained
Jakub Jaraczewski
The situation may take years to resolve.
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How will Poland’s new anti-migrant border wall impact the environment?
Tom Diserens
The wall, which was exempted from environmental laws, runs through protected natural habits.
Polish government steps up anti-German rhetoric ahead of re-election bid
Daniel Tilles
There is a “German-Russian plan” to “enslave Poland”, warns ruling party chief Jarosław Kaczyński.
New biography explores complex legacy of Poland’s founding father Piłsudski
James Jackson
Despite his importance, the marshal remains relatively little known outside his homeland.
Volleyland: how Poland became a volleyball powerhouse
Krzysztof Sędzicki
Poland is co-hosting the men’s volleyball world championships today, with the world number 1 Polish team defending their title.
Harsh winter ahead for poor households in Poland amid coal shortages
Anna Rzhevkina
Millions of Poles still heat their homes with coal but now face skyrocketing prices.
The poisoning of the Oder river: what we know so far
Wojciech Kość
Over 80 tonnes of dead fish have so far been found.
The VoiCEE podcast: who are the Ukrainians, and what do they want?
Volodymyr Yermolenko
In this episode, we discuss the key features of Ukrainian civic and political identity.
Will Poland’s opposition contest the next election as a single bloc?
Aleks Szczerbiak
The electoral system favours consolidation, but there are big obstacles in the way of a single opposition bloc.
Despite praise for Ukraine stance, Polish government remains isolated and faces tough re-election bid
Krzysztof Mularczyk
Poland has staked a huge amount on Ukraine holding its own in this war.
Ten classic Polish films you can now watch online for free
Filip Mazurczak
A unique opportunity to get a taste of one of the world’s most important national cinematic canons.
Concrete, pastels and billboards: the battle for beauty in Poland’s cities
Alicja Ptak
Residents and activists are struggling against the urban diseases of “concretitis”, “advertitis” and “pastelitis”.
V4 no more? Time for a Polish-Czech-Slovak triangle
Paweł Musiałek
War in Ukraine has soured relations with Hungary but pushed Poland closer than ever to the Czech Republic and Slovakia.
