Nicholas Watson
In this episode, we discuss the rule of law in Central and Eastern Europe.
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Like Hungary, Poland has used the coronavirus to undermine democracy
Bartosz Węglarczyk
Passing changes to the electoral code in the middle of the night damages Polish democracy.
Polish government teams up with IBM to create coronavirus virtual assistant
The assistant, powered by IBM’s machine-learning technology, is answering thousands of questions a day.
Changes to electoral code paving way for May presidential elections passed by Polish parliament
The opposition warns that the changes could invalidate elections.
Teachers, pupils and parents face challenges as online learning becomes law in Poland
Many, especially older teachers, are struggling to adapt.
Growing majority see Polish judicial reforms as “unacceptable attempt to violate rule of law”
A new poll echoes previous ones showing PiS’s judicial reforms having more opponents than supporters.
Poland restricts leaving home and gatherings of over two people in new coronavirus measures
Church services are also limited to five people and public transport will be restricted.
Most Poles want presidential elections postponed, but ruling party pushes ahead
Three new polls show a big majority in favour of postponement.
Poland and Ukraine cooperate to help Ukrainians get home amid coronavirus shutdown
As the pandemic worsens and borders begin to close, the Polish and Ukrainian governments are working together to help those among Poland’s large Ukrainian population return home if they wish.
Poland denies seizing 23,000 face masks destined for Italy
Authorities in the Lazio region claim the masks were seized by Polish customs.
After priest convicted for raping minor, response of archbishop questioned
The accused priest was moved from parish to parish by the Archbishop of Gdańsk without explanation.
Poland cannot hold free and fair elections during the coronavirus crisis. They should be postponed
Daniel Tilles
Holding elections would risk both public health and the health of democracy.
Polls show strong public support for Polish government’s tough coronavirus measures
Poland has introduced some of the toughest measures in Europe, and polls suggest the public approves.
