Party members will be able to choose between Warsaw mayor Rafał Trzaskowsk or foreign minister Radosław Sikorski.
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Trump’s victory presents dangers for both Poland’s government and opposition [Opinion]
Daniel Tilles
Prime Minister Donald Tusk has been critical of his fellow Donald in the past.
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Polish government wants constitution changed to allow confiscation of Russian property
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Poland passes law expanding support for Ukrainian refugees
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