The opposition has described the situation as a scandal that threatens the fairness of this Sunday’s election.
Rafał Trzaskowski
Who will win Poland’s crucial presidential election?
Aleks Szczerbiak
The outcome is likely to depend on the extent to which it becomes a referendum on an unpopular government.
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Your essential guide to Poland’s presidential election
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How will international politics affect Poland’s presidential election?
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Polish presidential candidates meet for chaotic, hastily organised TV debates
However, many candidates were absent, with Sławomir Mentzen saying he would not take part in the “circus”.
Polish opposition in a pickle over presidential candidate’s “German” gherkins
Rafał Trzaskowski has called on the opposition to apologise for falsely branding a Polish product as foreign.
Can the radical right candidate win Poland’s presidential election?
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Without a government record to defend, Sławomir Mentzen has challenged the duopoly that has dominated Polish politics.
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The legislation has previously been blocked by incumbent President Andrzej Duda.
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Rise of far-right candidate turns Polish presidential election into three-horse race [Opinion]
Daniel Tilles
Sławomir Mentzen has led an effective campaign and is detoxifying his party.
Will the ruling party’s candidate lose the Polish presidential election?
Aleks Szczerbiak
Although Rafał Trzaskowski’s lead is slipping, he remains the clear favourite.
Polish opposition PiS party tables bill tying child benefits for Ukrainians to employment
The move came after Rafał Trzaskowski, the presidential candidate from Poland’s main ruling group, said that such benefits “should go to those who contribute to our economy”.
Polish opposition accuse Zelensky of “interfering” in presidential election in favour of government candidate
During a visit to Warsaw, Zelensky appeared to aim criticism at the opposition candidate and presented an award to Tusk’s candidate.
Polish ruling party’s presidential candidate outlines aims on abortion, defence and economy
Trzaskowski pledged to end Poland’s “embarrassment on the international stage and medieval anti-abortion law”.
