Trzaskowski pledged to end Poland’s “embarrassment on the international stage and medieval anti-abortion law”.
Civic Coalition
Polish ruling coalition parties set to stand separately in April local elections
The idea of standing jointly had been floated, but announcements by each group on Tuesday appear to have ended that possibility.
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Farmers protest leader to stand for Polish opposition, pledging to “take back countryside from PiS”
Adam Bodnar, who served as Poland’s human rights commissioner from 2015-21, will also stand for the Civic Coalition (KO).
Only supporters of abortion on demand can stand as election candidates, say opposition leader Tusk
Donald Tusk says that decisions on abortion up to the 12th week of pregnancy “will be solely up to the woman” if his party comes to power.
Scientists criticise Polish opposition’s move to legally protect street cats
A bill proposes recognising free-roaming cats as “an integral part of the urban ecosystem”.
NfP podcast: “The opposition is in crisis; our hope lies in Trzaskowski” – interview with Barbara Nowacka
Stanley Bill talks to one of the leaders of Poland’s Civic Coalition about the opposition’s current troubles.
Polish opposition group in turmoil amid record low support in polls
Civic Platform has seen one senior figure quit this week and two others appeal against their expulsion.
Poland’s main opposition unveils new “policy offensive” and parliamentary leader
PO’s proposals including disclosure of assets by public officials and separating the roles of justice minister and prosecutor general.
