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The Guardian view on Poland’s political turmoil: an ominous portent of bigger battles to come

Editorial: Donald Tusk is attempting to restore legitimacy to the country’s constitutional court. In a polarised country and continent, that carries political risks

The Guardian - UK · Nov 2

Polish opposition leader floats EU exit talks to force reforms

Poland's main opposition leader, Jarosław Kaczyński, suggests that countries led by nationalist parties could negotiate leaving the European Union

The Independent UK · Oct 29

Poland's biggest opposition party faces split over tensions about its direction

Poland's main opposition party, Law and Justice, faces a split in a disagreement over its future direction

The Independent UK · Jul 24

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Poland’s main rightwing opposition splits after loyalty pledge ultimatum

Former prime minister Mateusz Morawiecki and allies say they were forced out over factional disagreements

The Guardian - UK · Jul 24

Poland's opposition PiS splits ahead of crucial 2027 elections

PiS leader Jarosław Kaczyński announced that more than 30 MPs had left the party following a bitter power struggle with former Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki. It marks the biggest split in Poland's main opposition party in more than two decades.

Euronews · Jul 24

French presidential frontrunner Jordan Bardella vows to win 2027 polls and shift course in the EU

Jordan Bardella, leader of France's far-right National Rally, said he would like to "put the Commission and the EU back at the service of the nations and no longer the other way around".

Euronews · Jun 20

Poland, divided between Trump and the EU

Nawrocki’s narrow victory (50.89%) over Trzaskowski, the mayor of Warsaw and candidate of the government coalition, illustrates and reinforces the political polarisation of Poland and the rise of the populist “Trumpist” right in Central and Eastern Europe. Since the start of the war in Ukraine, there has been much speculation…

The Conversation · Jun 27, 2025

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Romania overtakes Poland as worst country in the EU for LGBTQ+ people

After six straight years in first place, Poland is no longer the worst country in the EU for LGBTQ+ people, according to the annual "Rainbow Map" published by the NGO ILGA-Europe.

Euronews · May 17, 2025

Protesters in Russia try to disrupt Poland's commemoration of president's plane crash

Poland’s ambassador to Russia says a group of Russians tried to disrupt a small commemoration marking the 15th anniversary of the plane crash that killed President Lech Kaczyński and 95 other people

The Independent UK · Apr 10, 2025

Poland plans military training for every adult male amid growing European security fears

PM Donald Tusk says country needs army of 500,000 and backs withdrawal from treaty banning landmines

The Guardian - AU · Mar 8, 2025

Poland's Tusk plans large-scale military training for all adult males to boost reserves

Poland’s Prime Minister Donald Tusk says his government is working on a plan to prepare large-scale military training for every adult male in response to the changing security situation in Europe

The Independent UK · Mar 7, 2025

Surreal claims, lawfare and abuse: toxic politics in Spain reflect the new Europe

Pedro Sánchez is not alone in EU in facing ‘harassment through the media and the courts’ aimed at forcing him out of politics

The Guardian - UK · Apr 29, 2024

Could Poland’s promotion to Europe’s top table be a turning point for Ukraine?

The rebirth of the ‘Weimar Triangle’ suggests that a common agenda on arming Kyiv is possible, says Paul Taylor, a senior fellow of the Friends of Europe thinktank

The Guardian - UK · Mar 20, 2024

How did Poland’s Simon Cowell go from TV talent judge to speaker of our parliament?

Szymon Hołownia has become the most popular politician in Poland – and made our legislature a YouTube sensation, says Polish journalist Wojciech Orliński

The Guardian - UK · Feb 12, 2024

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The Guardian - UK · Jan 26, 2024

Poland’s rightwing populists are getting a taste of their own medicine – and they hate it

The ‘unbelievable’ saga of two fugitive ex-ministers and a presidential pardon shows the cost of trashing the rule of law, says Polish journalist Wojciech Orliński

The Independent UK · Dec 20, 2023

Poland's new Cabinet moves to free state media from previous government's political control

Poland’s new pro-European Union government has begun wrestling control of the country’s state media and some other state agencies from the conservative party that consolidated its grip on them during eight years in power

The Guardian - UK · Dec 12, 2023

Donald Tusk’s second coming: can returning PM remake Poland?

Known by friends for his courage and ‘monstrous stubbornness’, Tusk will aim to deliver reform in the face of a divided electorate and a hostile president

The Guardian - US · Dec 4, 2023

A second Trump term will be far more autocratic than the first. He’s telling us

Trump is broadcasting his plans in advance – and, if elected, he’ll claim he has a mandate to accrue power and exact retribution

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The Guardian - UK · Oct 24, 2023

Poland is back in Europe’s mainstream – and that could secure the EU’s future

Europe’s turn to the right now looks reversible, while Donald Tusk’s victory leaves Viktor Orbán politically isolated, says political scientist and author Ivan Krastev

The Guardian - UK · Oct 17, 2023

Tuesday briefing: What Poland’s rightwing parties losing control of government means for Europe

In today’s newsletter: In what could be the most consequential election in the country since the fall of communism, Poland may have made a step closer to Europe

The Guardian - UK · Oct 16, 2023

The Guardian view on Poland’s election: a record turnout delivers a landmark result

Editorial: A mass mobilisation of voters appears to have ousted the radical right from power. That is good news for Polish democracy, and for Europe

The Guardian - UK · Oct 16, 2023

Poland election: Law and Justice party on course to be ousted from power

Former PM Donald Tusk hails ‘the end of evil times’ as early results suggest opposition parties will be able to form governing coalition

The Guardian - UK · Oct 15, 2023

Poland exit polls: Donald Tusk claims victory based on coalition hopes

Civic Coalition expected to have got fewer votes than ruling Law and Justice party but is likely to ally with other parties

The Guardian - UK · Oct 14, 2023

Poland election race too close to call as voters prepare to go to polls

Law and Justice seeking third term in power on Sunday but faces stiff challenge from coalition led by Donald Tusk

The Guardian - UK · Oct 10, 2023

The Guardian view on Poland’s election: democracy on the line

Editorial: Victory and a third term for the radical right Law and Justice party would give it the chance to complete an illiberal takeover of the state

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