Aleks Szczerbiak
The US president-elect’s victory is unlikely to be a political game-changer.
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Polish ruling party’s presidential candidate outlines aims on abortion, defence and economy
Trzaskowski pledged to end Poland’s “embarrassment on the international stage and medieval anti-abortion law”.
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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.
Polish constitutional court judge apologises after likening Tusk to Hitler
But Krystyna Pawłowicz also called on Tusk to stop “giving reasons for such jokes”.
Will Poland’s opposition contest the next election as a single bloc?
Aleks Szczerbiak
The electoral system favours consolidation, but there are big obstacles in the way of a single opposition bloc.
Polish opposition to sue right-wing newspaper for Tusk “Hitler” cover
A journalist from Gazeta Polska newspaper denies that its cover is intended to liken Tusk to Hitler.
If you believe in God, you don’t vote for ruling party, says Polish opposition leader Tusk
“I say this as a Christian…Can you vote for lies, theft, contempt and hatred?” Tusk asked PiS supporters.
Kaczyński likens opposition to Russia and says “media a constraint on public debate”
“Whenever Poland’s vital interests are at stake, Tusk is against [them].”
Tusk promises abortion up to 12 weeks and same-sex partnerships in “march towards modernity”
“Tolerance must take root not only in the law, but in our heads and hearts,” said the opposition leader.
Polish opposition parties unite to sign declaration on strengthening local governments
“In the last seven years PiS has systematically and deliberately destroyed local government, just like everything that is independent.”
Tusk promises to “separate church from state immediately after winning elections” in Poland
The church is itself to blame for its separation from Polish society, the Civic Platform leader said.
Can a united opposition oust Poland’s government?
Daniel Tilles
A new poll has reignited calls for a united opposition, but things are not so simple.
Government is “implementing Putin’s plan” by stoking division among Poles, says Tusk
Tusk outlined a “rescue package” of policies, including 20% pay increases for public sector employees and the freezing of interest rates.
How long will Polish politicians remain united over the war in Ukraine?
Aleks Szczerbiak
The imperative for national unity prompted by the war works in PiS’s favour, but its effect so far has been limited.
