The tabloid-style pamphlet encouraging Poles to vote against the “invasion of illegal immigrants” and “Tusk’s secret plans”.
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Polish ruling party candidate accuses charity of illegally financing opposition election campaign
“Poles! Let’s defeat this evil!!! We will win,” say the charity’s billboards.
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