Trzaskowski pledged to end Poland’s “embarrassment on the international stage and medieval anti-abortion law”.
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Tusk announces primary election to choose main ruling party’s presidential candidate
Party members will be able to choose between Warsaw mayor Rafał Trzaskowsk or foreign minister Radosław Sikorski.
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Polish opposition party calls to lower voting age to 16
16-year-olds “are more mature than many of today’s 40 or 70-year-olds”, says Szymon Hołownia, leader of Poland 2050.
How will the debate surrounding Pope John Paul II’s legacy affect the Polish election?
Aleks Szczerbiak
Even if it swings only a small number of voters, the issue could be decisive.
Polish far right eyes role as kingmaker after this year’s elections
Daniel Tilles
Confederation is now running third in polls, with double-digit support.
Papal dispute highlights why Polish opposition may win power but will struggle to govern
Daniel Tilles
Differences over John Paul II’s legacy show how the opposition’s diversity is both a strength and a weakness.
Polish opposition parties form pact to support joint candidates in Senate elections
A similar agreement in 2019 helped the opposition win back control of the house from the ruling party.
Polish left-wing groups form alliance ahead of elections
“Without a strong left, we will not defeat PiS,” says one of their leaders.
Parliament approves changes to Poland’s electoral code as opposition cries foul
The law would increase the number of polling stations and require free transport on polling day for elderly and disabled people.
Almost half of Poles fear this year’s elections will be falsified
The poll found that such concerns are high among opposition supporters but low among those who back the government.
Polish ruling party proposes “pro-democratic” changes to electoral code but opposition cries foul
The opposition says the aim is to help the ruling party increase turnout among groups where it traditionally has more support.
For Poland’s left, a united opposition is out of the question
Roman Broszkowski
At least until after the elections.
Polish parliament approves postponing local elections
The government says the change is necessary for organisational reasons, but the opposition says it is a political move.
Poland welcomes right-wing election successes in Italy and Sweden
“Europe is becoming a Europe of real values,” says Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki
