The rise of the far-right AfD in Germany has been watched with particular concern in Poland.
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Has Karol Nawrocki’s first year as Poland’s president been a success?
Aleks Szczerbiak
Nawrocki has emerged as a unifying figure on the fragmented right but faces major challenges.
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How will the Law and Justice split affect Polish politics?
Aleks Szczerbiak
The biggest-ever split within PiS is a serious self-inflicted wound, complicating the right’s path back to power.
Polish opposition expels 40 lawmakers who formed breakaway caucus led by ex-PM Morawiecki
The decision formalises a split that began last month.
Polish opposition calls for deportation of Ukrainian conscription-age men not working legally
The proposal was criticised by the government, which called it “absurd” and “disgusting”.
Polish top court confirms withholding funds from opposition PiS party over campaign finance irregularities
The decision was welcomed by Prime Minister Donald Tusk, who said there will be “no money for grifters”.
Morawiecki confirms breakaway Polish opposition group will form new party
But he categorically ruled out ever cooperating with Prime Minister Donald Tusk.
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The split in Poland’s opposition could help them unseat Tusk’s government [Opinion]
Daniel Tilles
It may help broaden the opposition’s appeal by offering voters a more moderate, centre-right option.
Former Polish PM Morawiecki forms parliamentary caucus rival to PiS, deepening opposition split
Mateusz Morawiecki’s allies create new Sejm group while insisting they remain members of the Law and Justice party.
Polish constitutional court rules against regulation allowing foreign same-sex marriage registration
The government says it will ignore the ruling and foreign marriage certificates will continue to be transcribed.
Polish opposition PiS party set to split, with over 30 MPs being expelled
A group centred around former Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki refused to sign a pledge of loyalty demanded by the party.
Black gold vs the Green Deal? PiS launched an energy revolution but is now ashamed of it
Bartłomiej Orzeł
The energy transition offers an opportunity for the right-wing opposition – but one they risk wasting.
Polish right condemns city’s celebration of Africa Day and rising foreign student numbers
Lublin’s deputy mayor has hit back, accusing right-wing politicians of spreading “lies, manipulation and fear”.
Poland must be “defended from pathological spread of homosexuality”, says opposition leader Kaczyński
He also appeared to suggest that same-sex parenting should be criminalised and “severely punished”.
