Alicja Ptak
Poland’s energy transition is being held back by its legacy as a major coal producer and political inaction.
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Poland’s school homework ban remains divisive one year on
Anna Gmiterek-Zabłocka
Critics says the policy was rolled out too quickly, limited teachers’ autonomy, and has not helped pupils.
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What is at stake in Poland’s presidential election?
Aleks Szczerbiak
The government’s ability to implement key policies and reforms will depend on who wins the run-off.
More than Mickiewicz and Miłosz: Polish poetry continues to evolve at oldest literary festival
James Jackson
A new generation aim to break with Romanticism and capture societal change.
Poland’s presidential election in charts
Alicja Ptak
Data on how Poles voted by age, sex and place of residence shows a fragmented political landscape.
Five conclusions from Poland’s presidential election first round
Daniel Tilles
And what does it all mean for the decisive second-round run-off?
Who will win Poland’s crucial presidential election?
Aleks Szczerbiak
The outcome is likely to depend on the extent to which it becomes a referendum on an unpopular government.
Has apartment scandal ended hopes of opposition presidential candidate Nawrocki?
Daniel Tilles
The revelations raise ethical and legal questions, while Nawrocki’s response has been confused.
Seven months after Poland’s floods, residents and businesses continue to struggle
Olivier Sorgho
Locals claim insurers are not paying out and the government has not done enough to help.
What’s gone wrong for Poland’s presidential frontrunner Trzaskowski? Four theories
Daniel Tilles
Opposition candidate Karol Nawrocki has dramatically reduced the gap in polls over the last month.
Your essential guide to Poland’s presidential election
Daniel Tilles
How will they work? Who is standing? Why do they matter?
The forgotten extermination of Polish psychiatric patients in WW2
Filip Mazurczak
Activists have been campaigning for greater recognition of the at least 20,000 victims.
How will international politics affect Poland’s presidential election?
Aleks Szczerbiak
The uncertain geopolitical situation has overshadowed a campaign many thought would be dominated by domestic issues.
Poland’s government blames immigrants for “importing crime” – but the truth is not so simple
Małgorzata Tomczak
The authorities have taken tough action in response, including mass arrests and deportations.
