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Poland's populists slam 'political' arrests as ex-officials launch hunger strikes

A former interior minister and his aide have launched hunger strikes from prison after being detained on abuse of power charges Tuesday for masterminding a fake graft case to discredit another politician in 2007.

France 24

Poland ex-minister on hunger strike as row between PM and president deepens

The former interior minister and his deputy were arrested at the Presidential Palace for abuse of power.

Al Jazeera

West must rearm in the face of Russian threat, urges Poland’s foreign minister

Military production cannot remain on peacetime footing while war in Ukraine goes on, Radosław Sikorski says after visit to Kyiv

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New Polish justice minister will seek ‘any niche’ to undo rule of law breaches

Adam Bodnar is determined to reverse damage to judicial system inflicted by defeated PiS, which led to clashes with EU

The Guardian - UK

At least 15 dead, including shooter, and dozens injured in Prague university shooting, Czech police say – as it happened

Officials say gunman was a 24-year-old Charles University student

The Guardian - UK

Polish State Media Bosses Sacked, Populists Occupy TV Buildings

Poland's pro-EU government on Wednesday launched a reform of state media and sacked their management, as right-wing lawmakers staged a sit-in to protest the changes and public broadcasts were interrupted.

International Business Times

Why did a far-right MP take a fire extinguisher to a Jewish menorah just as Poland's new government was being voted into power?

In an attack caught on video, a member of the Polish parliament (Sejm) used a fire extinguisher to put out the Hanukkah candles on a menorah positioned in a public area of the building, filling the room with mist and covering bystanders with foam. Grzegorz Braun, an MP for the…

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Donald Tusk Sworn In As Poland's New Prime Minister

Poland's president on Wednesday swore in Donald Tusk as the new pro-EU prime minister, putting an end to eight years of right-wing populist rule.

International Business Times

Pro-EU Donald Tusk sworn in as Poland's new prime minister

New Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk's government was sworn in by the president on Wednesday, the final step in a transfer of power that marks a huge change after eight years of nationalist rule.

France 24

Donald Tusk sets out vision of a progressive Poland at heart of EU

Incoming PM tells parliament he will ‘bring back billions of euros’ of EU funds, as MPs confirm his candidacy

The Guardian - UK

Former EU president Donald Tusk to become Polish PM

Poland’s newly-appointed Prime Minister Donald Tusk has promised to mend relations with the European Union and said he would ensure his country regains a leadership position in Europe.

Radio France Internationale

Poland's Tusk Calls For 'Stronger' EU, Ukraine Support

Donald Tusk on Tuesday urged firm support for war-torn Ukraine and called for a stronger EU, as the Polish premier-designate previewed his priorities ahead of lawmakers' vote on his proposed government.

International Business Times

Donald Tusk vows to ‘chase away the evil’ after parliament backs him as new PM

Former European Council leader will take power after incumbent Polish premier, Mateusz Morawiecki, lost confidence vote

The Guardian - UK

Polish Parliament Set To Usher In New Pro-EU Government

The Polish parliament on Monday is expected to vote out a populist cabinet and approve a pro-EU government led by former European Council president Donald Tusk, ushering in a new era for the country.

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The Guardian - UK

Donald Tusk expected to become Poland’s prime minister this week

Two months after opposition alliance won an electoral majority, his appointment will end eight years of nationalist rule

International Business Times

Populist Legacy Will Weigh On Poland's Next Government

Expectations for Poland's pro-EU government which is due to take power next week are sky-high but current ruling nationalists will still be a powerful and influential opposition, analysts say.

The Guardian - UK

Art, law, history and TV: Tusk’s plan to remake Polish life after rightwing rule

Nationalist PiS party is soon likely to be out of office but freeing country’s institutions from its cultural grip will take time

The Guardian - UK

‘An anti-European manifesto’: Poland’s Venice Biennale entry defies inclusive theme

Selection of artist Ignacy Czwartos could prove parting shot by populist PiS, which is poised to lose power

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Tusk forced to wait as PiS given first chance to form Polish government

Law and Justice party won most votes in last month’s election but all other parties have ruled out working with them

The Guardian - UK

In Poland, the home of ‘LGBT-free zones’, there is hope at last for the queer community

The former ruling party targeted and scapegoated Poland’s queer communities. Now it’s out of power, equality is within reach, says academic Roch Dunin-Wąsowicz

The Guardian - UK

‘Nightmare is over’: Polish election result brings relief for LGBTQ+ people

Community looks tentatively to future as party that sought to demonise them is unlikely to retain power

The Conversation

Young, female voters were the key to defeating populists in Poland's election – providing a blueprint to reverse democracy's decline

The results of Poland’s parliamentary elections held on Oct. 15, 2023, have been lauded as a blow against populism – and they may also hold important lessons for reversing democracy’s decline.

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Oliver Hartwich: Reclaiming democracy in Poland

Poland’s opposition also won the election, even though it is taking a long time to change the government. But that change, when it finally happens, will be a change for the better, writes Dr Oliver Hartwich

The Guardian - UK

Polish president delays appointing new government

Andrzej Duda says he will not shorten ruling PiS party’s term, despite Donald Tusk’s alliance saying it is ready for power

The Hindu

Balancing act: On the parliamentary election in Poland

The Civic Coalition with potential coalition partners has a chance at government formation in Poland, and could face a tough balancing act across the spheres of economy, politics and foreign policy

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