Roman Giertych, who founded and led the nationalist All-Polish Youth and was once an ally of Jarosław Kaczyński, will now stand for the opposition.
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Polish government highlights anti-US, anti-EU and pro-Russian remarks by new opposition ally
Farmers’ protest leader Michał Kołodziejczak must be “an idiot or an agent”, says the prime minister.
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Tusk criticises Polish opposition and calls for more confrontational approach to “corrupt” ruling party
The former prime minister also advised on how the opposition should approach the next elections.
As ex-minister held for corruption, opposition raise concern over alleged use of spyware in case
A newspaper claims the “strong” evidence was collected using controversial Spyware.
Can Poland’s opposition win the presidential election?
Aleks Szczerbiak
Andrzej Duda remains the favourite, despite his new challenger’s energetic start.
Poland’s main opposition replace presidential candidate ahead of new election
PO have abandoned Małgorzata Kidawa-Błońska and turned to Rafał Trzaskowski.
Polish opposition announces plan to delay “illegitimate” presidential elections until 2021
An independent candidate has also sued the state for denying him his electoral rights.
Changes to electoral code paving way for May presidential elections passed by Polish parliament
The opposition warns that the changes could invalidate elections.
Warsaw names street after murdered mayor Adamowicz with call to “resist flood of hate”
Speeches at the unveiling blamed PiS for spreading hate against Adamowicz and presented him as a symbol of resistance to their “authoritarianism”.
To challenge for the presidency, the opposition needs a contest, not a coronation
Daniel Tilles
Only one candidate is standing in PO’s presidential primary. For a party that desperately requires new ideas and direction, this is a worrying sign.
A short guide to the Polish political scene
Monika Prończuk
As parliament reconvenes, we guide you through the various parties, their positions, and what to expect in the new term.
