Polish pro-EU wing wants local vote to end ‘age of populism’
Poland’s ruling pro-European coalition parties are hoping Sunday’s (7 September) local election will put an end to an “age of populism” represented by the previous nationalist government.
Civic Coalition (KO)
Polish government to propose easing abortion restrictions
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said Wednesday (24 January) his government will propose legislation to liberalise a near-total abortion ban and ease restrictions on the morning-after pill, which, if adopted, would dramatically reverse the previous ad…
Poland holds high-stakes election amid rows over democratic rule
Poles vote on 15 October in a parliamentary election the nationalist Law and Justice (PiS) hopes will earn it an unprecedented third term in office, while the opposition warns it could put the country on a path towards leaving the EU.