Aleks Szczerbiak
The 7 April vote represents the first electoral test since last year’s change in government.
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“Local issues, not ideological quarrels”: an interview with PiS’s candidate for Warsaw mayor
Alicja Ptak
We speak with Tobiasz Bocheński about his vision for the capital.
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Polish government accused of using state funds to campaign for ruling party
Dozens of “family picnics” are being organised around Poland to promote the ruling party’s flagship child benefit policy.
One third of young Poles plan to vote for far right with 80% “frustrated at political situation”
This year, over 1.4 million Poles aged 18-21 will be able to vote for the first time, notes a new report.
Polish Left submits bill to allow prescription-free access to morning-after pill
Poland and Hungary are the only two countries in the EU where a prescription is required to obtain the morning-after pill.
Polish ruling party submits bill to allow EU migration referendum on election day
PiS argues that holding the votes simultaneously will be more cost-effective. But opponents accuse it of seeking to mobilise its supporter.
Polish government condemns German EPP leader’s call to “replace ruling party in Poland”
“The Germans want a puppet government in Poland,” commented a deputy Polish minister.
Political “Super Saturday” sees Poland’s main groups campaign ahead of elections
PiS, PO, Confederation, Third Way and The Left all held events around Poland today.
Kaczyński rejoins Polish government amid pre-election tensions
The ruling party chairman becomes deputy prime minister, a position that he resigned from just one year ago.
EU groups call for “full-scale observation” of Polish elections amid concerns over “democratic standards”
The letter is signed by the leaders of groups representing over 75% of the European Parliament’s members.
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.
