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The article explores the state of democracy in Poland under the leadership of the populist Law and Justice (PiS) party. PiS is criticized for branding its critics crypto-communists and for promoting nationalist revisionism. Also discussed are the concern of the European Union (EU) on the Polish issue and the response by the European Commission to Poland's justifications of its reforms.

The article provides an overview of European politics. It mentions that Poland's liberal cities bristle under the government of the staunchly conservative Law and Justice party (Pis), who rely on the likes of Janusz and Grazyna for support. It also mentions that a problem with imaginary voters is that they are imaginary, and social democrats are panicking about plunging vote shares across Europe. But their imagined target voter is outdated.

The article focuses on the implication of the return of former Polish prime minister Donald Tusk as leader of the Polish centrist party Civic Platform in July 2021. Topics discussed include the challenge posed by the Poland 2050 movement under the leadership of Szymon Holownia to Civic Platform, significance of Tusk's experience as head of the European People's Party, and belief of half of survey respondents that Tusk will not become prime minister again.

The article reports on the political developments in Poland as of May 2021, particularly the government of the Law and Justice Party and President Andrzej Duda. Other topics include how the Polish government provoke a conflict with the European Commission on the issue of rule of law, and the challenges facing the centrist Civic Platform party, particularly from the Poland 2050 movement led by potential presidential candidate and former television host Szymon Holownia.

The article discusses women's protests against the Polish political party Law and Justice's (PiS's) law against abortion and the PiS's efforts to limit the powers of the country's constitutional tribunal. An overview PiS leader Jaroslaw Kaczynski's political views, including on the role that former Communists have played in Poland's government and on the centre-right political party the Civic Platform's policy towards Russia, is provided.

The article discusses a proposed Polish abortion ban. The situation by which pregnant women Poles travel to Germany seeking abortions is described, protests against the anti-choice Law and Justice political party are examined, and information is offered on Polish popular support for abortion rights.

The article discusses the European Commission's investigation into the Polish ruling political party Eurosceptic Law and Justice party's (PiS's) alleged violation of the rule of law in its constitution and mass media changes. An overview of the response from PiS to the European Union (EU's) investigation is provided.

The article offers information on the political transition in several countries from being in a dictatorship government to democracy including Myanmar, Mexico, and Brazil. Topics discussed include the election of the National League for Democracy (NLD) led by Burmese politician Aung San Suu Kyi in November 2015, the political government in Mexico in 1964 and 1988, and the mass movements in Poland.

The article analyzes the disappearance of Jaroslaw Kaczynski, chairman of the ruling Law and Justice (PiS) party, amid rumors about his health and its impact on the party and Polish politics.

The article looks at the response by the European Union (EU) to rising illiberal democracy in Poland. The country's nationalist Law and Justice party is accused of violating EU treaties by reforming the judicial system, criticizing public media and putting the bureaucracy with supporters. Also discussed is the move by the European Commission to invoke Article 7, an instrument that obliges governments to assess whether they are undermining the rule of law.

The article explores the emergence of back-seat leaders in several European countries. The trend is attributed to political parties that have hallow roots or have been atomized in the political environment. It presents the case of Jaroslaw Kaczynski, chair of the Polish ruling Law and Justice (PIS) party, and his influence on Polish politics.

The article discusses Polish President Andrzej Duda's attempts to gain autonomy from the ruling Law and Justice Party (PiS) and its chairman Jaroslaw Kaczynski. According to the article, Duda has vetoed two laws related to the judiciary and submitted alternatives that moderate some of PiS's more difficult proposals. Criticism of Duda's vetoes from Kaczynzki and the country's justice minister is also mentioned.

The article discusses the protests against the Polish government ruled by the political party Law and Justice (PiS) Party, including the government's response in passing a law restricting the freedom of assembly. The opposition in Poland, including the political party the Civic Platform's perspective on the legality of the PiS's parliamentary practice, is discussed.

The article focuses on the Polish government's increase in defense spending in 2014. Topics include Poland's fears of conflict with Russia, Russia's aggression toward Ukraine in 2014, and Poland's purchase of stealth cruise missiles from the U.S. Information is provided on the country's military modernization program, in which military weaponry and equipment will be updated.

The article discusses Polish politics in relation to Prime Minister Donald Tusk and his Civic Platform (PO) party as of 2013. Topics include the growing popularity of the Law and Justice (PIS) party, attempted economic reforms in relation to economic conditions in Poland, and a challenge to Tusk's leadership by PO politician Jaroslaw Gowin.

The article reports on the issues on criminalising the provision of Polish-Jewish history-related references such as books among the museums in Poland. Topics discussed include the actions of the Polish government led by the Law and Justice in imposing fine and imprisonment for those involved in the practice, the concern on the country's portrays on the historical references, and the social impact of the introduction of criminal punishment related to intellectual debate.

This article examines Polish politics. The ruling Law and Justice party has been an impediment to greater European Union expansion, specifically with Russia, though domestically they have lost little support. They have been credited with modernizing Poland's agriculture and transportation systems. Yet a continued crackdown on ex-communists could threaten democratic liberties.

The article discusses the candidate of the conservative Polish political party the Law and Justice (PIS) party Andrzej Duda's winning of Poland's presidential election over the incumbent candidate of the centrist Polish political party the Civic Platform (PO), former President Bronislaw Komorowski. An overview of the political campaign for the presidential election is provided.

The article examines the potential impact of the 2015 Polish presidential election on the 2015 general election, candidates including Bronislaw Komorowski, Andrzej Duda, and Pawel Kukiz, and political parties including Civic Platform (PO), Law and Justice (PiS), and Democratic Left Alliance (SLD).

The article discusses political circumstances in the European Union (EU), focusing on the appointment of former Polish prime minister Donald Tusk's appointment as president of the European Council. Topics include a discussion of Poland's political and economic performance since joining the EU; Polish political and diplomatic initiatives within the EU, and issues such as Polish immigration, and the pro-Russia separatist movement in Ukraine; and Tusk's qualifications likely goals.

Focuses on Polish hopes to join the European Union as of April 1999. Role of farm policy in a timetable; Successful March 1999 entry into the North Atlantic Treaty Organization; Evidence of agreement about Polish politics and direction; Outlook for farm policy; Other issues. INSET: Poland's market in goods and ideas.

Reports that the resignation of Andrzej Olechowski, finance minister of Poland, is the latest example of the difficulty Poland has had in governing itself since last October's parliamentary election, which left the Sejm, the lower chamber, with more than two dozen parties. Other finance ministers who had resigned; Conflict over budget matters; Sending the deficit soaring; Questions about whether the government will fall.

Describes how Lech Walesa, Poland's first post-communist president, looks to France for ideas to get Poland out of its political difficulties. Like several other East European countries, Poland is suffering from a crisis of authority. No power to govern; Making the most of existing power; Support from media.

Reports that political differences among leaders of Poland's Solidarity trade union have surfaced a year after toppling the country's communist government. Lech Walesa's complaints against the slow pace of economic reform; Plan to run for president; Solidarity leaders with whom Walesa had disagreements.

Questions whether Poland's government can tame the unions when the unions are the government in April 1998. The suggestion that its plan to sack coal miners may provide the answer; The restructuring plan for the coal industry; The pledge by the Solitary Electoral Action (AWS) that there would be no mass sackings in the coal industry; Proposal by Leszek Balcerowicz, finance minister and leader of the Economic Sub-Cabinet Committee.

Offers speculation as to how Jerzy Buzek will assimilate the platforms of the two parties he represents, Solidarity Electoral Action (AWS) and the Freedom Union, if his nomination for prime minister of Poland is confirmed. The claims that he is a tool of Marian Krzaklewski, leader of AWS and the Solidarity union; His public expressions of admiration for Leszek Balcerowicz, leader of the Freedom Union.

Focuses on the September election of the Solidarity Electoral Action (AWS) alliance in Poland. AWS as an alliance of three dozen parties; AWS winning a third of the votes; Former Polish leader Lech Walesa returning to the public view and offering to broker a coalition deal between the victors of the election; Walesa's having no ambition toward becoming prime minister.

Discusses how the newly-elected Solidarity Electoral Action (AWS) will govern Poland's parliament. The views of the AWS on economics and the European Union; Their interest in speeding privatisation and upholding patriotic and Christian values; Whether the AWS should lean to the side of liberalism or conservatism in governing Poland.

Looks at the reaction by Poland's main right-wing opposition in the wake of modernism. Marian Krzaklewski's hope to take power in the parliamentary election to be held September 1997; The status of the Solidarity Electoral Action (AWS) and the Democratic Left Alliance (SLD) in opinion polls; Details about the AWS.

Reports that Poland's reformed communists elected Jozef Oleksy their party leader after he was charged with espionage activity which resulted in his resignation as prime minister. The presidential election in Poland in which ex-communist Alexander Kwasniewski defeated Lach Walesa.

Considers the economic and political situation of Poland in November 1995. Poland's relationship with the European Union (EU); The fundamental imbalance between Polish and Western European standards of living; Political instability in Poland's governments; The army; Historical feelings of insecurity as reasons why Poland wants to join the EU and the North Atlantic Treaty Organization.

Looks at the change in Polish President Lech Walesa's political fortunes since he announced in 1995 that he would seek re-election. The movement from poor ratings in opinion polls to increased support; The view that he will probably be in the run-off on November 19, 1995 against Alexander Kwasniewski.

Considers reform in Poland. The personal power struggle between President Lech Walesa and Prime Minister Waldemar Pawlak. How Walesa resolved the struggle by brinkmanship; Origin of the feud; Condemnation of Walesa's methods but support for dumping Pawlak; Possibility of a new power struggle between Walesa and Alexander Kwasniewski, leader of the Democratic Left Alliance; Respect for Walesa replaced by suspicion.

Examines Poland, one of Eastern Europe's most successful reformers. Election of a parliament dominated by former communists and an agrarian party that had been the communists' creature; Shift to the market which made people and industries obsolete; How toleration of private farming, the Catholic church and Solidarity creates an undertow that makes reform more painful.

Comments on Polish President Lech Walesa's decision to dissolve parliament and call for fresh elections for September 19, 1993. Two objectives Walesa had in mind; Coalition governments inevitable; Poland's economic reforms; Details.

Discusses current political developments in Poland. Why the fall of the Polish government on May 28th after a vote of no confidence in parliament looked worrying; Actions taken by President Lech Walesa; Details of strikes by teachers and other workers; Additional information.

The article focuses on the election of Ewa Kopacz as prime minister of Poland in 2014. Topics include former Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk's appointment as president of the European Council (EC), her foreign policy approach to Russia's aggression in Ukraine, and Kopacz's control of the Civil Platform Party (PO).

The article focuses on Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk and the calls for his resignation after the "Wprost" periodical released wiretapped conversations between Marek Belka, governor of the Polish Central bank, and Polish Interior Minister Bartlomiej Sienkiewicz. Topics include Belka's efforts to promote the Law and Justice political party prior to the 2015 Polish elections and if Tusk will remove Belka and Sienkiewicz from their positions.

An obituary is presented for Polish communist general and former military ruler Wojciech Jaruzelski.

The article discusses the role that Poland is expected to play in the world in the future. Difficulties that Poland has faced are mentioned, such as the recession and the death of the country's president, Lech Kaczynski. Stock exchanges have started to trade in Polish index funds and relationships that Poland has with Germany and Russia have improved.

The article reports on an allegation brought against Lech Walesa, the leader of the Solidarity labor union that brought about the downfall of the Polish communist state. At issue is a book that claims that Walesa acted as an informant for Poland's secret police. Walesa's term in office as the first leader of post-communist Poland is assessed.

Discusses the unlikelihood that Finance Minister Grzegorz Kolodko will revive the economy in Poland. View that Prime Minister Leszek Miller was bullied into giving Kolodko the position; Contention that Miller's political future rests on how well Kolodko performs in his position; Plan of Kolodko to boost economic growth by devaluing Poland's zloty; Market reaction to Kolodko's appointment.

Discusses how in Poland on June 8, President Lech Walesa at last gave his consent to the formation of a seven-party coalition headed by Hanna Suchocka, a 46-year-old law professor. Adamantly refused to accept resignation of Waldemar Pawlak, his own choice for prime minister; Had to swallow pride; Background of the new prime minister.

Explains why the life expectancy of recent Polish governments is growing ever shorter. Details of the fall of the government of Jan Olszewski; Assertion that President Lech Walesa seems to have won the upper political hand for now; Appointment of Waldemar Pawlak as the country's new Prime Minister.

Questions why Polish President Lech Walesa procrastinated for an entire month before nominating Jan Olszewski as Poland's prime minister despite a clear, five-party parliamentary majority behind Olszewski. Walesa's preference for Prime Minister Jan Krzysztof Bielecki; Backgrounds on Bielecki and Olszewski; Need for a decisive government.

Discusses the political disputes between the Polish government and the parliament. President Lech Walesa's dispute with the parliament over Poland's election law; Parliament's rejection of the resignation filed by Prime Minister Jan Krzysztof Bielecki who complained that parliament let him do nothing; Problems posed by former communists and Walesa's old allies in the parliament; Economic problems faced by the country.

Focuses on the expected political changes in Poland after Lech Walesa won the presidential elections. Concerns over forging cooperation between the presidential and parliamentary bodies; Urgency of starting privatization efforts.