Aleks Szczerbiak
The outcome is likely to depend on the extent to which it becomes a referendum on an unpopular government.
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Poland identifies foreign-funded political Facebook ads ahead of presidential election
Figures from both the government and opposition have suggested the ads could be part of a Russian disinformation campaign.
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Record number of Poles register to vote abroad, but face difficulties during pandemic
In six countries Poles will not be able to vote at all due to local restrictions.
Opposition are “a virus worse than coronavirus”, says Polish president ahead of election
A roundup of campaign news, including Trzaskowski’s memory failure and free fire trucks for small communities.
Polish president condemns LGBT “ideology of evil” in new speech as EU Commissioner issues criticism
“It is very sad in modern Europe” to see “a politician targeting minorities to achieve political goals”, says a European Commission vice president.
Poland’s postal election enveloped in confusion as government pushes ahead before legislation passed
The government has begun organising a postal election, despite the relevant legislation not yet being passed.
Polish opposition announces plan to delay “illegitimate” presidential elections until 2021
An independent candidate has also sued the state for denying him his electoral rights.
Half of Poles believe “foreign powers deliberately spreading coronavirus” and approve government response
New polling offers a broad picture of how Poles have reacted to the epidemic.
Polish government pushes through bill allowing May elections to be held entirely by post
A dramatic day in parliament also saw the deputy PM quit and PiS initially lose a key vote.
Majowe wybory “nielegalne, nierówne”: wywiad z Małgorzatą Gersdorf na koniec kadencji
Pierwsza Prezes Sądu Najwyższego podsumowuje kadencję w rozmowie z Notes from Poland.
Elections in May “illegal and unfair”: interview with Poland’s chief justice as her term ends
“I wasn’t prepared for a battle,” says the outgoing chief justice.
Can Andrzej Duda lose the Polish presidential election?
Aleks Szczerbiak
The incumbent is favourite to win reelection, but it will be a closely fought and unpredictable campaign.
Politicians react to personal attacks in Polish presidential campaign
Politicians respond after gay presidential candidate’s partner called “first lady”.
How will Poland’s Law and Justice party govern during its second term?
Aleks Szczerbiak
Poland’s ruling party faces fresh political and economic challenges in its second term of office.
