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Poland’s opposition parties reach coalition agreement

The three parties in the coalition pledge to prioritize security and work to restore the rule of law.

November 10, 2023 5:39 pm CET

Polish President Duda set to nominate prime minister Monday

The ruling Law and Justice party came first in last month’s election, but doesn’t appear to have enough seats for a governing majority, while Donald Tusk’s opposition does.

November 6, 2023 10:01 am CET

What Poland’s surprise election winner means for the world

The surprise winner in Poland’s elections says he saved democracy. His larger legacy could be to strengthen European security.

October 18, 2023 4:42 am CET

Welcome back, Donald: EU sighs in relief over Poland election results

With Donald Tusk’s party looking set to lead Poland, EU leaders are happy to have them back in the fold.

October 16, 2023 5:28 pm CET

Hard-right forces eye top EU jobs as Poland heads to the polls

Europe’s hard right is seeking high-ranking positions in the European Commission as it’s set to become the third-largest force in the European Parliament.

October 15, 2023 1:19 am CET

Polish parties scramble for coal miners’ vote in knife-edge election

Parties are resorting to handouts, U-turns and hiding the truth in a bid to win miners’ backing.

October 13, 2023 3:19 pm CET

In Poland, every party is a farmers’ party

But in the run-up to Sunday’s election, some may have missed the point that not every rural voter is actually a farmer.

October 13, 2023 6:00 am CET

How to watch the Polish election like a pro

Everything you need to know about the October 15 general election.

October 13, 2023 4:00 am CET

Polish election ‘debate’ descends into farce

Opposition leader Donald Tusk challenges PM Mateusz Morawiecki to a do-over before Sunday’s general election.

October 9, 2023 10:03 pm CET

7 key faces to watch in the Polish election

Here are POLITICO’s pen portraits of the candidates you need to know.

October 9, 2023 4:00 am CET

Kaczyński pulls out of Polish election debate. ‘I’ll be there,’ says Tusk

Jarosław Kaczyński says he’d rather meet voters than talk to ‘liar’ Donald Tusk.

October 6, 2023 2:33 pm CET

‘Incomprehensible’: How the EU lost control in Ukraine grain fight

The Commission sowed weakness in the spring, and is reaping the consequences in the autumn.

September 27, 2023 1:06 pm CET
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Assaulted Polish MP urges government to break ‘spiral of hate’ after attack

Leading Polish opposition lawmaker Borys Budka blames PiS leader for creating a polarized climate that inspired the attack.

September 22, 2023 7:23 pm CET

‘Was that man drunk?’ Ukrainian grain fight triggers EU fury

Dispute over food offers a taste of battles to come as Ukraine seeks to join the European Union.

September 18, 2023 11:07 pm CET

Poland’s ruling party hopes call for German war reparations can swing election

PiS has been generating as much electoral heat as it can over its demand that Berlin pay up for World War II.

September 18, 2023 4:01 am CET

Is Poland’s election fair? Pro-government media bias casts a shadow over vote

Press freedom groups say a PiS victory in October would ‘push Poland down the path to emulating the situations in Hungary, Turkey or Russia.’

September 15, 2023 1:33 pm CET

Poland’s conservatives need the rural vote to stay in power. Will it hold up?

The ruling Law and Justice party faces growing competition for countryside voters as it seeks a record third term.

September 14, 2023 4:00 am CET

Poland won’t reopen its border to Ukrainian grain imports, PM says

Ban on imports to five eastern member countries is due to expire on Friday.

September 12, 2023 12:15 pm CET

Poland’s government under fire after reports of cash-for-visas scheme

The ruling party is scrambling to distance itself from the scandal, which could dent its support ahead of next month’s election.

September 11, 2023 12:19 pm CET

Polish opposition threatens to go after central bank chief over inflation

Civic Platform vows to hold Adam Glapiński accountable for ‘destroying the independence’ of the central bank, if it wins October’s election.

September 10, 2023 4:17 pm CET

Most EU countries oppose Polish-led calls to keep Ukraine grain curbs

Ambassadors from 22 of the EU’s 27 member countries were critical or skeptical of push by 5 eastern countries to prolong import ban.

September 6, 2023 8:31 pm CET

Picnics and prayers: Poland’s ruling conservatives push to win the countryside

The Law and Justice party is courting traditional rural voters ahead of the October election.

August 30, 2023 12:13 pm CET
Unpacked

Poles face choice over their country’s standing in Europe

At risk in October is whether Poland is going to be at Europe’s heart, shaping decisions, or on the bloc’s periphery, losing important benefits and clout.

August 28, 2023 4:00 am CET

Poland’s ruling party throws the opposition a referendum curveball

The ruling party wants to hold a referendum alongside this October’s parliamentary election.

August 17, 2023 4:03 am CET
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