Sejm speaker Szymon Hołownia accused the court of “unlawfully interfering” and “exceeding its authority”.
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Poland’s record number of women in government: progress or tokenism?
Katarzyna Skiba
Women played a big role in bringing the government to power but may be left disillusioned.
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Can Donald Tusk save Poland’s opposition?
Aleks Szczerbiak
PO has risen rapidly in the polls since Tusk returned as leader.
Polish government “implementing Putin’s agenda” and “destroying church”, says Tusk
The returning leader of the opposition says Catholics such as himself must protect the church from politicisation.
The politicisation of the church is accelerating Poland’s secularisation
Konstanty Pilawa
A political spectacle played out inside a church highlights the dangers.
“Liberals think facts are persuasion against populists. They’re not”: an interview with Anna Grzymala-Busse
Anna Gielewska
PiS “doesn’t have the competence to make Poland into an authoritarian regime”.
Who will win Poland’s crucial presidential election?
Aleks Szczerbiak
The key to the election may be moderate conservatives in provincial towns.
Polish president and other public figures join online rap battle to raise money for medical workers
The initiative has raised millions of zloty from tens of thousands of donors.
Will the Polish government collapse?
Aleks Szczerbiak
Poland’s ruling camp is divided over holding presidential elections this weekend.
Can Andrzej Duda lose the Polish presidential election?
Aleks Szczerbiak
The incumbent is favourite to win reelection, but it will be a closely fought and unpredictable campaign.
Politicians react to personal attacks in Polish presidential campaign
Politicians respond after gay presidential candidate’s partner called “first lady”.
What are the prospects for the Polish Peasant Party?
Aleks Szczerbiak
PSL is seeking a niche for itself between the ruling national conservatives and liberal-left opposition.
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.
The god of war returns: PiS’s controversial judicial nominations
Piotr Trudnowski
After every election, Jarosław Kaczyński, tired of steering towards the centre ground in campaigns, returns to what he knows best: conflict.
