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Andrzej Duda responds to backlash by proposing changes to ‘Lex Tusk’ bill he signed this week
How following the money is the only way to cut through the strategic weaponisation of ambiguity.
Kaczynski’s stand-off with the EU allows him to play the traditional role of defender of an oppressed nation
Support for the EU remains strong, but the confrontation with Brussels is prompting a debate on the Polish right about ‘Polexit’
Economic performance could be a strength — or mean that political success depends crucially on continued growth
Loss of parliamentary majority means Law and Justice may need other groups’ support to pass legislation
Conservative-nationalist coalition losing momentum but re-energising the centre-right will be a challenge for ex-premier
De facto leader claims attack designed to ‘hit Polish society and destabilise country’
Crucial but contentious bill passed by MPs but vote exposes divisions within ruling coalition and opposition
Country’s de facto leader says junior partner risks bringing down government by opposing ratification
Other leaders should stand firm in resisting Orban and Kaczynski
Pressure is great to water down linking recovery funds to respect for institutions to avoid Hungarian and Polish vetoes
Struggle within ruling coalition has brought de facto leader back as deputy premier
Law and Justice party founder becomes deputy prime minister to quash power struggle
Justice minister and allies stake out hard line in culmination of ideological confrontation within coalition
A perfectly appropriate and entirely legal way of postponing the poll exists
Even if all rebellious judges were removed, there would be other opposition to the government
Hearings postponed amid fears of parallel legal orders being issued
Conservative nationalism has taken a firm hold in central Europe
Jaroslaw Kaczynski’s ruling party faces checks on its power as economic clouds gather
Jaroslaw Kaczynski’s party wins but loses its majority in upper house
Party’s leader seeks to preserve tradition and stand on an equal footing with the west
The Law and Justice party has overseen growth while mobilising voters who feel left behind
Senior Law and Justice figure resigns after taking family on government flights
The nationalist urge to keep the world off your back extends to foreign finance
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