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Poland’s Duda nominates Morawiecki in no-hope bid to form a new government

Move shows that president is set to be thorn in flank of likely next PM Donald Tusk.

November 6, 2023 8:43 pm CET

Big, brawny and flush with cash: Poland’s military gets strong backing from incoming government

The former and perhaps future defense minister, Tomasz Siemoniak, says allies should see Poland as a predictable partner.

November 2, 2023 4:00 am CET

Poland’s opposition proposes forming new government

The head of the coalition government would be former PM Donald Tusk.

October 24, 2023 2:06 pm CET

Welcome back, Donald: Seismic shift in Poland after general election

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October 20, 2023 4:00 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

Poland election results: Opposition secures win, final count shows

The Law and Justice party comes up short after ruling since 2015, ushering in radical change for the country.

October 17, 2023 9:44 am CET

What happens next in Poland? 5 things you need to know after a landmark election

It’s not going to be fast or easy for a new government to roll back 8 years of actions by the Law and Justice party.

October 17, 2023 4:00 am CET

Opposition wins Polish election, according to exit poll

If vote counting confirms the result, it would mark a dramatic change of direction after a very hard-fought election campaign.

October 15, 2023 9:10 pm CET

Poland’s right-wingers face post-vote electoral roulette

The far-right Confederation party could be crucial in forming a new government — but its leaders have to decide if they want to play ball.

October 14, 2023 1:12 am CET

Poland’s election: 6 key questions

The likeliest outcome of the vote is a chaotic scramble to build a coalition — and perhaps an early snap election.

October 14, 2023 1:12 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
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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

2 top Polish generals quit

It’s a blow for the ruling party, which has been portraying itself as strong on defense ahead of the October 15 election.

October 10, 2023 2:26 pm 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

Poland, Hungary threaten to derail EU leaders’ gathering in Granada

Despite signing on to an EU-wide agreement on migration, Warsaw and Budapest say they won’t back a declaration in Granada.

October 6, 2023 3:47 pm 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

Poland’s election: Big hopes but no quick fixes

The country is so divided and dysfunctional after eight years of populist rule that it will be difficult to change much — no matter who wins.

October 5, 2023 4:01 am CET

Why Western democracy faces a nightmare made online

From Poland to Washington and the suburbs of London, digital election tactics threaten to poison politics next year.

October 3, 2023 6:00 am CET

Huge but glum: Poland’s opposition puts a million people on the streets

The opposition hopes the massive turnout will change its fortunes going into the October 15 election, but its supporters are tense.

October 1, 2023 7:08 pm CET

Germany, Poland, Czech Republic start task force on illegal immigration

Police in the 3 countries will work together to combat illegal migration and to identify smuggler routes.

September 29, 2023 3:14 pm CET

Visa-for-bribes scandal rocks Poland — reaction and analysis

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September 29, 2023 4:20 am CET

Poland will bid to host 2036 Olympics

Some economists argue the Games might not be a good financial deal for hosts.

September 27, 2023 8:52 pm CET
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