Krzysztof Mularczyk
In many areas – such as social, economic, defence and migration policy – it differs very little in style and substance.
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Krzysztof Mularczyk
In many areas – such as social, economic, defence and migration policy – it differs very little in style and substance.
Adam Bodnar, who served as Poland’s human rights commissioner from 2015-21, will also stand for the Civic Coalition (KO).
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Tusk outlined a “rescue package” of policies, including 20% pay increases for public sector employees and the freezing of interest rates.
He claimed that the government ignores the recommendations of its medical advisory board.
Stanley Bill talks to commentator Marcin Makowski about the latest developments in Polish politics.
Adam Traczyk
Poles favour democracy, but disagree on what it means in practice.
Aleks Szczerbiak
PO has risen rapidly in the polls since Tusk returned as leader.
The returning leader of the opposition says Catholics such as himself must protect the church from politicisation.
He takes over as acting leader of PO, the party he founded 20 years ago.
Civic Platform has seen one senior figure quit this week and two others appeal against their expulsion.
Civic Platform will never win elections again unless it implements fundamental reform, say the lawmakers.
It hopes to create a united front from left to centre-right.
Daniel Tilles
PO lacks leadership, vision and strategy.
Joanna Mucha, a former minister, and Jacek Bury, a senator, have departed Civic Platform (PO) and aligned themselves with Szymon Hołownia.