Daniel Tilles
His triumph is a huge blow to the ruling coalition, but also raises questions for the conservative opposition.
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Disillusioned with political mainstream, young Poles turn to far right and left
Olivier Sorgho
Over half of young voters supported anti-establishment presidential candidates.
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Fact-check: is “hypocritical” Poland still buying Russian oil as Orbán claims?
Wojciech Jakóbik
He claimed Poland criticises Hungary for its ties with Russia while at the same time indirectly buying Russian oil.
Poland’s Catholic influencers spreading the faith on social media
Caroline Zielinski
With hundreds of thousands of followers, they are connecting to younger audiences by blending modern technology with ancient scripture.
What is the outlook for Poland’s radical right Confederation?
Aleks Szczerbiak
The group has has maintained its position as the “third force” in Polish politics but keeping up momentum will be difficult.
Warsaw’s “Robinson Crusoes” who survived in the rubble after the uprising
Stuart Dowell
Most famous among them was pianist Władysław Szpilman.
Five expert views on Poland’s new “slimmed down” school curriculum
Richard Greenhill
Around 20% of material is being cut from the curriculum.
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Tusk government faces first crisis after abortion and court setbacks [Opinion]
Daniel Tilles
Two embarrassing blows have raised questions over the unity and competence of the ruling coalition.
Language or dialect? Presidential veto reignites debate about status of Silesian in Poland
Katarzyna Skiba
At the heart of the debate is a struggle over culture, identity and the integrity of the Polish state itself.
What do the European Parliament election results tell us about Polish politics?
Aleks Szczerbiak
The results have left neither side satisfied.
Ten must-watch Polish films directed by women
Isabel Jacobs
They include interwar avant-garde cinema, the world’s first Holocaust film, and reflections on feminism.
The VoiCEE podcast: decoding Russia’s information war in Central and Eastern Europe
Anastasiia Herasymchuk
In this episode, we discuss how the Russian propaganda machine has attempted to influence recent regional events.
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International scrutiny of Poland must continue under the Tusk government [Opinion]
Daniel Tilles
It must be held to the same standards as the former PiS administration.
The renewed Poland-Belarus border crisis explained
Michał Piekarski
What’s behind a surge in attempted migrant crossings and violence towards Polish officers?
