How Law and Justice Stays Popular in Poland
The nationalists have raised social spending and portray their opponents as either corrupt or fanatical.
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Duda Hasn’t Stopped Law and Justice from Subjugating Poland’s Courts
The president’s veto doesn’t end the ruling nationalist party’s attempts to put the judiciary under political control.
Poland’s Ruling Nationalist Party Steps Up Assault on Judiciary
Law and Justice pushes through more changes to the court system that give power to the government.
EU Threatens Sanctions Against Central European States
It is the latest sign Hungary and Poland have exhausted the patience of their allies.
Recalcitrant Hungary and Poland Exhaust Europe’s Patience
Lawmakers open a probe into Hungary’s democracy. Ministers admonish Poland for attacking the courts.
Poland’s Opposition to Multispeed Europe Is Ill-Considered
Jarosław Kaczyński previously resisted a one-size-fits-all approach to European integration and rightly so.
Brexit and Trump Force Poles to Shelve Suspicions of Germany
Brexit and Donald Trump’s Russophilia force Poland’s nationalists to set aside their suspicions of Berlin.
Poland’s Law and Justice Party Finally Went Too Far
For the first time, the party backs away from illiberal reforms in the face of opposition.
Trump’s European Admirers Are Deluding Themselves
European nationalists see a kindred spirit. They shouldn’t get their hopes up.
Ties with Germany Divide Central Europe
Nationalists in Hungary and Poland like to pretend Germany doesn’t exist. Czechs and Slovaks know better.
Central Europeans Can’t Count on France Alone
Now is the time for Poland to repair relations with Berlin.
With Britain Out, Poland Must Repair Ties with Berlin
Polish conservatives can’t let historical grievances stand in the way of an alliance with Germany.
Central Europeans Urge EU to Get Back to Basics
The four Central European member states recognize that Britain’s exit should give the bloc pause.
Poland Ignores Expert Advice to Shoot Itself in the Foot
Polish leaders are determined to correct the “neoliberal” ways of the recent past, whatever the consequences.
Polish Reforms Endanger Rule of Law: Commission
The European Commission slaps the government in Warsaw on the wrist for undermining the judiciary.