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The article reports on the growth of authoritarian governments in Hungary and Poland. It discusses the work of Hungarian president Viktor Orbán and Polish politician Jaroslaw Kaczynski in diminishing democracy, the anti-immigration movements in both countries, and the influence of U.S. President Donald Trump's policies.

Comments on the political condition in Poland. Recognition of the country's developments as of January 2005 including democracy and membership in the European Union; Revelation of the underlying factors affecting the country namely systematic corruption, collapse of both the left and right wing political parties and national poverty; Confirmation of the political struggle in Parliament; Citation of the corruption scandal regarding the sale of the oil company Orlen to Lukoil owned by Russia; Concern over the efforts of political parties to destroy each other.

The article reports on the decision of the Polish government to postpone Poland's presidential election, with the lack of time to organize a mail-in vote system, amidst the COVID-19 pandemic as of May 8, 2020.

The article reports on the key role played by Law and Justice party leader Jaroslaw Kaczynski in Poland's politics as of June 2018. Topics discussed include how Kaczynski served as stand-in for his twin brother when he died in a plane crash in 2010, the alliance formed by Kaczynski with Hungary's populist leader Victor Orban, and whether European leaders will sanction Poland for changing its judicial system.

The article discusses the approval that was given by Poland's Parliament to a landmark measure that would restructure the country's Supreme Court and discusses the opposition in the country to this move.

The article reports that the Polish government has reversed its purge of the country's Supreme Court in order to appease the European Union (EU).

The article discusses increased alarm concerning the significant tide of migrants to Europe following the November 13, 2015, terrorist attacks in Paris, France, particularly after the revelation that one of the attackers carried a Syrian passport. The article examines the migration policies of several European countries including Greece, Hungary, and Germany, a lack of coordinated strategy by the partnership the European Union, and the seeming determination of the Polish government to reject a refugee distribution plan that was encouraged by Germany.

A personal narrative is presented which explores the author's experience of participating in the Athens Democracy Forum and listening the Greek foreign minister, Nikos Kotzias, allude to undemocratic liberalism as a catalyst to the wave of illiberal democracy in places like Poland and Hungary.

The article reports on the visitation of Poland President Andrzej Duda to the White House on September 18, 2018 with a project on reshaping Poland's Supreme Court.

The article discusses the reportedly chaotic condition of Poland's Supreme Court following the government's dismissal of its top justice Malgorzata Gersdorf and more than two dozen other justices, and the purged judges unwilling to recognize their dismissal.

The article reports on the controversial law, Holocaust law, in Poland which condemned as unenforceable and as an act of historical revisionism and threat to free speech.

The article reports on the protest of the lawmakers from the governing Law and Justice party regarding banning of abortion law in Poland.

The article focuses on current polish political dialogue focusing on politician Adolf Hitler and Nazis who had set up apparatus that murdered several jews and mentions law of Poland which makes it illegal to say or write that Polish nation was responsible for murder. Topics inlcude how yeshivas, authors and culture penetrated beyond borders of Poland, establishment of Jewish schools and how post-communist Polish government made positive revival of Jewish life.

The article focuses on the political scenario in Poland emphasizing on the plans of the European Union, the labor movement in Poland, and the economic conditions in Poland.

The article discusses the violation of the democratic standards by Poland and the penalties set by European Union.

The article reports on the protests raised by critics in Poland on the President Andrzej Duda's signing sweeping legislation to overhaul the country's judicial system which according to them undermines the rule of law in a democratic nation.

The article offers information on an event held in Poland, Europe where thousands of people locked to the Polish capital for celebrating the Independence Day in a march organized in by two neo-fascist organizations and mentions the views of Andrzej Duda, Polish president, on the same.

The article reports the offer made by Poland president, Andrzej Dudo, aimed at resolving the crisis in Poland's courts, which has drawn criticism from European Union. Topics of the article includes the details about retirement age of Supreme court judges, the updated proposal offered by Dudo, and comments made by him.

The article discuses the filing of a complaint against the government of Poland by the European Union (EU) concerning the proposed legislative bill which would have placed the courts under the control of the governing parties.

The article discusses the veto of two controversial bills by the Polish President Andrzej Duda which would have given the ruling Law and Justice party, led by Jaroslaw Kaczynski, direct power over Poland's courts.

An article reports the struggle of environmentalists to protect the Bialowieza forest, a United Nations Heritage site in Poland, from the large scale tree logging. It also reports that while Polish officials opine the tree logging process as an exercise against bark beetle infestation, the protesters backed by the UNESCO find the operation to endanger the ecosystem.

The author reflects on the political turmoil in Poland in 2016.

The article focuses on the political reforms planned by the governing political party of Poland, Law and Justice to strengthen the executive branch. Topics discussed are laws to have government control over public news media and state prosecutions by party leader Jaroslaw Kaczynski, new bill proposed for public gatherings, demonstrations and protest sites, and threat to democratic freedom.

The article reports on the criticism by European Commission regarding the failure of Poland to uphold the law and the comment of first vice president Frans Timmermans on their intention not to be involved in the political debate but preserve the rule of law.

The article discusses political shifts made by politician Jaroslaw Kaczynski in Poland including choice of selection of lawyers by the party leaders and mentions views of Witold Waszczykowski, foreign minister of Poland, on programs carried out by the former government.

The article discusses the pre-election poll for the presidential race in Poland wherein political parties are eager to close the gap with the Western neighbors for economic development.

Discusses the Cabinet list of 22 members presented by Poland's new Prime Minister Tadeusz Mazowiecki, on September 7 for approval by the Polish Parliament. Profiles several of the selections by Mazowiecki, which include nine Solidarity members and four Communists, the first time since the 1940s that the Cabinet won't be dominated by Communists.

Discusses the September 1 commemoration of the outbreak of World War II in Poland in which, indicative of new diversity in Polish politics, President Wojciech Jaruzelski, a Communist, and Prime Minister Tadeusz Mazowiecki and Lech Walesa, both Solidarity leaders, laid wreaths at a monument to Polish soldiers.

Reports that Poland's Parliament elected Tadeusz Mazowiecki, a devout Catholic and Solidarity supporter, to be the country's first non-Communist Prime Minister since the early post war years. Mazowiecki's strategic aim of government activity.

Reports that Poland's Prime Minister-designate, Tadeusz Mazowiecki, echoed the sentiments of Solidarity's Lech Walesa when he said that he would move to broaden capitalism in Poland. Other points of address made by Mazowiecki regarding his role,the economy and the sacrifices the Poles will have to make.

Reports that hard bargaining on Poland's Cabinet has begun between Solidarity and the Communist Party concerning high-level posts in the new government for Communist Party representatives. Mazowiecki's plans for announcing Cabinet members; Political changes; Mazowiecki's comments on problems facing Poland.

Reports on Poland's Communist President Wojciech Jaruzelski's nomination of senior Solidarity official Tadeusz Mazowiecki to be Prime Minister of Poland. Economic challenges facing Mazowiecki; Historical significance of the nomination. INSET: Text of Polish statement..

Reports that Solidarity appeared on the verge of forming a government in Poland after the Communist Prime Minister resigned and President Wojciech Jaruzelski said that he would consider a proposal for a Solidarity-led cabinet. Three possible candidates for Prime Minister; Communist involvement not yet clear; Central Committee to meet.

Reports that Solidarity and two small parties that have traditionally supported the Communists agreed to propose that Lech Walesa, Solidarity's founder, be allowed to form a cabinet. Issue of who would be Prime Minister; Parliamentary actions; Communist reaction.

Reports that under increasing Soviet pressure for an end to Poland's Government crisis, Prime Minister Czeslaw Kiszczak said that he would resign and ask that Roman Malinowski, leader of the United Peasant Alliance which is allied with the Communists, be allowed to form a cabinet. Role of Solidarity; Peasant-Solidarity talks toward accord.

Reports that Aleksander Bentkowski, the leader of one of the two small parties that support the Communist-led bloc in Poland's Parliament, said that his party would vote to oust the newly elected Communist Prime Minister, Gen. Czeslaw Kiszczak. Pressures on Solidarity; Political uncertainty; Widespread strikes.

Reports on the rejection of Gen. Czeslaw Kiszczak as a nominee for Prime Minister in Poland and the inflationary explosion of food prices as food price supports are frozen. Effect of rejection on Poland's Communist-led governing coalition; Reasonsbehind increase in food costs; Reactions and expectations of the Peasant party. INSET: Poles pay more at the market..

Discusses Solidarity leader Lech Walesa's decision to reject the offer of Polish President Wojciech Jaruzelski's offer to have Solidarity join the Communist Party in a coalition government. Walesa's plans to form a shadow government; Walesa's motives.

Presents a news analysis of the new political situation in Poland. Key events in the transition; Two problems now faced by Solidarity.

Discusses the statement of Lech Walesa, Solidarity leader, supporting the election of General Wojciech Jaruzelski or any other Communist as President of Poland. Agreement signed between Solidarity and the Government; Jaruzelski's decision on whether to run for President or not; Walesa's motives.

Reports on the opening session of the new Polish Parliament with members of Solidarity. Presence of key Solidarity leaders; Absence of Communist Party members in the Senate; Powers accorded to the Senate.

Reports that Poland's leader, Gen. Wojciech Jaruzelski, is facing a challenge within the Communist Party from conservatives to his scheduled re-election as President. Communist and Solidarity leaders share concerns; Walesa's visit to Moscow discussed.

Examines the official election returns in Poland showing Solidarity's overwhelming victory over Communist Party candidates. Inability of 33 unopposed nominees of the Communist Party to receive the 50% required for election; Resulting talks betweenParty officials and top Solidarity leaders.

Discusses efforts to cooperate between Poland's Communist Government and the victorious Solidarity party after recent Parliamentary elections. Comments by top Solidarity leaders; Questions over fulfilling Communist requirements for a majority in the lower house; Possible dismissal of Prime Minister Mieczyslaw Rakowski.

Reports that Solidarity leaders signed accords with Poland's government, restoring the banned union's legal status and providing for the first free and open election in Poland since 1946. Immediate effects; Parliamentary revival; Solidarity access to media.

Report that Poland's Government and the labor union Solidarity announced that free elections will be held in June and a senate will be reestablished.

Banned since 1982, the Polish trade union Solidarity has accepted a government offer to negotiate its status, taking another step closer to becoming a legal and influential force in Poland. In accepting a conditional government offer to negotiate,Solidarity must acknowledge the supremacy of the Polish Communist Party, but union leaders believe that the talks are cause for real hope. Poland's economy is struggling, and the government hopes the union will help restore it.

The Central Committee of the Polish Communist Party passed a resolution that would restore the legal status of the banned Solidarity trade union, conditional on the union's acceptance of a two-year ban on strikes, a pledge of loyalty to the Communist Party, and a renunciation of anti-Communist splinter groups. Although party hardliners are against the legalization of Solidarity, Polish leaders believe that the union's cooperation is essential to the nation's economic program.

The article reports on the draft bill established by the Polish government requiring private pension funds to transfer approximately 35.2 billion euros of $47.6 billion to the state in February 2014.