Aleks Szczerbiak
Without a government record to defend, Sławomir Mentzen has challenged the duopoly that has dominated Polish politics.
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Rise of far-right candidate turns Polish presidential election into three-horse race [Opinion]
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Sławomir Mentzen has led an effective campaign and is detoxifying his party.
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