Polish PM Donald Tusk expressed his “joy” at Magyar’s victory.
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Orbán election win vital for Europe and fight against “German neo-imperialism”, says Kaczyński
Kaczyński also defended Orbán’s ties with Russia, saying that he “has no choice” because of Hungary’s dependence on Russian energy.
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President vetoes Polish ruling coalition’s bill changing how presidential election would be validated
The ruling coalition argues the measure is necessary to ensure there will be no legal doubts over the election result.
Polish opposition accuses EU of plan to interfere in presidential election
A European Commissioner announced plans to organise discussions on the integrity of Poland’s elections.
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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.
Ex-PM Morawiecki charged with abusing power in trying to organise postal elections amid pandemic
The crime carries a potential prison sentence of up to three years.
Polish president suggests EU could interfere in elections to choose his successor
Brussels “does not like people with conservative views governing Poland”, says Andrzej Duda.
Dates of Polish presidential election announced
The vote will take place on 18 May, with a second-round run-off on 1 June if no candidate wins over 50%.
Poland reminds Musk that foreign interference in its elections is illegal
“We must protect our democratic process so that Poles, not foreigners, choose our president,” says the foreign minister.
Electoral commission rejects ruling by disputed Supreme Court chamber restoring opposition funding
Tens of millions of zloty in public funding for PiS are at stake.
Disputed chamber of Polish Supreme Court upholds PiS appeal against state funding cut
It found that the PKW did not properly substantiate its claims of irregularities in campaign spending by PiS.
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”.
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.
Macron, Scholz and Tusk express concern over Georgia elections and call for investigation
The trio called on Georgia to “reverse course” and “repeal recent legislation that runs counter to European values”.
