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Poland’s new president brings hard line on refugees, abortion and rule of law

Karol Nawrocki’s inauguration as Poland’s new president on Wednesday has set the stage for a turbulent power struggle with Prime Minister Donald Tusk’s pro-European government and raised fears among Poland’s Ukrainian community.

Radio France Internationale

Pro-Trump Nationalist Becomes Poland's New President

Poland's new nationalist president Karol Nawrocki called for a "sovereign Poland" and promised to "fight those who are pushing the nation towards decline" as he was sworn in on Wednesday.

International Business Times

What lies ahead for Karol Nawrocki, Poland's new president?

Poland's new President Karol Nawrocki is expected to challenge Prime Minister Donald Tusk's policies, raising questions about potential effects this might have both at home and abroad.

Euronews

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Nawrocki: Nationalist Historian Becomes Poland's President

Nationalist historian Karol Nawrocki, who is set to be inaugurated as Poland's new president on Wednesday, is a former amateur boxer with a particular interest in the criminal underworld.

International Business Times

Pro-Trump Nationalist To Take Over As Poland's New President

A Trump supporter backed by the populist opposition will take over as Poland's new president on Wednesday, heralding confrontation with a pro-EU government he has branded "the worst in history".

International Business Times

Poland is sliding back towards populism. Democrats elsewhere should heed our mistakes

Donald Tusk has failed to offer a positive vision for the future. Without one, liberals will just be an interval between populist acts, say historian Karolina Wigura and journalist Jarosław Kuisz

The Guardian - UK

Almost 50% of Poles support the resignation of Prime Minister Donald Tusk

Almost half of Poles believe that Prime Minister Donald Tusk should resign, according a poll conducted just days before president-elect Karol Nawrocki's inauguration.

Euronews

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Poland Starts Border Checks With Germany In Anti-migrant Clampdown

Poland reimposed checks on its borders with EU neighbours Germany and Lithuania on Monday in a bid to crack down on irregular migration amid surging anti-immigrant sentiment creating political pressure in Berlin and Warsaw.

International Business Times

Supreme Court confirms validity of Poland's presidential election

Poland's Supreme Court on Tuesday said it had validated the result of last month's presidential election won by the nationalist opposition candidate, despite numerous appeals over the conduct of the vote.

Radio France Internationale

Polish Supreme Court Ratifies Nationalist's Presidential Vote Win

International Business Times

Ukraine war briefing: key eastern Ukrainian city under assault as Russia hails cooperation with North Korea

Moscow’s culture minister visits Pyongyang; Russian troops surge toward Kostiantynivka. What we know on day 1,222 See all our Ukraine war coverage

The Guardian - AU

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,221

Here are the key events on day 1,221 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.

Al Jazeera

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

Exclusive: Former Polish prime minister says 'Mr. Tusk is a sore loser'

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk asked leading opposition politicians on X whether they were curious about the "real results" of the country's recent presidential elections.

Euronews

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The Weimar triangle: how Germany’s new government could reinvigorate an important European security alliance

Decisions made by German chancellor Friedrich Merz when he came to power in May indicate that a somewhat dormant regional partnership is about to take on new significance in Europe. Merz immediately travelled to Paris and Warsaw to meet Emmanuel Macron and Donald Tusk, suggesting the so-called Weimar triangle is…

The Guardian - UK

Donald Tusk wins vote of confidence after Polish presidential election blow

Vote passed by 243-210 for prime minister whose preferred presidential candidate lost election this month

Euronews

Poland's PM Donald Tusk survives parliamentary confidence vote

Tusk, who previously served as Polish prime minister from 2007 to 2014, returned to office in December 2023 in a country hit by the pandemic and inflation and facing significant political divisions.

Euronews

Poland's PM Donald Tusk defends his government ahead of confidence vote

Tusk, who previously served as Polish prime minister from 2007 to 2014, returned to office in December 2023 in a country hit by the pandemic and inflation and facing significant political divisions.

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The Guardian - UK

Tusk wins vote of confidence in Polish parliament – as it happened

Tusk bounces back from presidential election defeat two weeks ago with 243 votes in favour and 210 against

Salon

Is "centrism" having a moment? Yeah, no

So "centrism" is back and neoliberalism will save us from fascism. Cool story, bro — but we've heard it before

Euronews

Allegations of voting irregularities in Poland's presidential election spark controversy

Irregularities in the second round of Poland's presidential election have been reported, with candidates' results allegedly swapped in some commissions, sparking controversy.

The Guardian - US

Kristi Noem: the made-for-TV official executing Trump’s mass deportations

Noem has played a starring role in the second Trump administration with her goal to ‘Make America Safe Again’ – derided by critics as ‘cosplay’ with cruel consequences

Euronews

Brussels, my love? Poles choose 'ordinary man' as their next President

In this week’s edition of Euronews’ political talk show Brussels, My Love?, we tackle three major stories rattling Europe: escalating US-EU trade tensions, Poland’s sharp political shift, and a multilingualism debate that has put Pedro Sánchez in a hoop.

Al Jazeera

Where does Poland’s new president stand on Ukraine?

As some turn on Kyiv, Nawrocki, a nationalist, says Poland and Ukraine must address ‘overdue historical issues’.

The Guardian - UK

Glitching maps, missing bees and antique cheese – take the Thursday quiz

Questions on general knowledge and topical trivia, plus a few jokes, every Thursday. How will you fare?

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