Prime Minister Donald Tusk has sought to calm concerns, saying that “assuming the elections were rigged does not serve the Polish state”.
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Ukraine warns of Russian interference in Poland’s presidential election
“Such actions are part of a broader strategy aimed at weakening the internal unity of EU and NATO countries,” says Ukraine.
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Polish opposition take initiative as new parliament meets for first time
The opposition’s new parliamentary majority elected a speaker but will have to wait longer to form a government.
President Duda gives ruling PiS party first chance to form new government
Although PiS won the elections, it lost its parliamentary majority and all other parties have ruled out working with it.
German former ambassador’s call for permanent troops in Poland prompts anger from Warsaw
“Hitler’s dreams are coming true,” declared a constitutional court judge and former ruling party MP.
Pushing for abortion ban was a “mistake”, admits Polish prime minister
Mateusz Morawiecki claims he “he has always been a supporter” of the previous abortion law.
Polish PM willing to give his role to opposition figure to keep ruling party in power
In response, Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz and his PSL party again ruled out any prospect of entering a coalition with PiS.
Why did the opposition win the Polish election?
Aleks Szczerbiak
Turnout in cities and among younger voters helped, but less photogenic middle-aged electors were just as significant.
The VoiCEE podcast: what Poland’s elections mean for the country and the region
Agnieszka Wądołowska
In this episode, Professor Stanley Bill analyses the results of parliamentary elections in Poland.
Polish president announces date of new parliament but delays naming prime minister
“We have two serious candidates for prime minister,” said Duda, naming Morawiecki and Tusk.
Polish election candidates donate campaign banners to insulate dog shelters
Some banners are being turned into bags while one group wants to send them to Ukraine to help seal soldiers’ dugouts and cover damaged roofs.
Polish opposition jointly declare desire to form government with Tusk as prime minister
The opposition appealed to President Duda not to “waste any more time”.
Kaczyński suggests Germany and Russia behind opposition parties now set to take power
“We are dealing with external forces that use formations that operate in Poland and present themselves as Polish.”
President to talk with all political groups next week over forming new Polish government
After elections, the president names a prime minister, who then has the first shot at forming a government.
