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A new Polish government must undo PiS state capture

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POLAND

The United Right (ZP) coalition gained most votes, but lacked a government-forming majority. The opposition -- the Civic Coalition (KO), the Third Way (TD) coalition of Szymon…

Polish government will struggle to reform judiciary

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POLAND

Wos can now be prosecuted for his alleged role in mishandling a justice ministry fund when he was a member of previous governments led by the right-wing Law and Justice (PiS…

Radical nationalists could upset new Slovak government

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SLOVAKIA

Incoming Prime Minister Robert Fico’s gradual adoption of nationalism, aversion to migration and conspiracy theories have jeopardised Slovakia’s reputation as a reliable partner…

Risky Polish spending plans will boost PiS support

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POLAND

The PiS government's first four months.

Abortion will drive a wedge in Polish ruling coalition

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POLAND

The legislation, proposed by the Left and supported by Prime Minister Donald Tusk’s Civic Coalition (KO), sought to decriminalise performing abortions up to the twelfth week of…

Poland’s need for foreign workers will persist

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POLAND

Due to unfavourable demographic trends, Poland needs to maintain a relatively liberal immigration policy in order to sustain economic growth. The former Law and Justice (PiS)-led…

EU fiscal policy effectiveness can be better shown

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EU

Measures of AIC per capita at purchasing power parities (PPS) show goods and services consumed by households and individuals, an indication of their material welfare. Some of the…

Poland-EU constitutional crisis will not end soon

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POLAND/EU

European Commission concerns about the rule of law in Poland.

Polish government will seek to close pro-opposition TV

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POLAND

Law and Justice (PiS) has passed legislation through the Sejm, parliament’s lower chamber, which restricts the stakes companies outside the European Economic Area (EEA) may hold…

Polish government may regret targeting central banker

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POLAND

POLAND: Government may regret targeting central banker