The Czech Republic, with the highest transmission rate in Europe, closed schools, bars and restaurants. In some countries in Central Europe, there is a critical shortage of doctors and nurses.
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Hungary’s Independent Press Takes Another Blow and Reporters Quit
The concentration of control of the media in Hungary by the government is part of a troubling pattern in Central Europe, where Poland’s press also faces pressure following a presidential election.
Poland Election Tests Democracy in a Pandemic
The incumbent, Andrzej Duda, will face Warsaw’s mayor, Rafal Trzaskowski, on July 12, according to exit polls. Turnout was high in Europe’s first major election during the pandemic.
Poland’s Virus-Delayed Presidential Election Suddenly Looks Tight
The country’s nationalist governing party has found itself in a spirited fight, as new circumstances harden old divisions.
Pandemic Forces Poland to Delay Presidential Election
Europe’s first presidential election since the outbreak of coronavirus will not take place in Poland on Sunday, despite a chaotic push by the governing party to press ahead with an all-postal ballot.
E.U. Court Rules Poland Must Suspend Disciplinary Panel for Judges
It was another setback for the governing party’s bid to control the courts, which European officials called a grave threat to Poland’s democracy.
What Should Europe Do About Viktor Orban and ‘Illiberal Democracy’?
Donald Tusk is leaving his job as European Council president, but he still faces the problem presented by his old friend, transformed by power and cynicism.
Polish Government Pushes Legislation to Tighten Control Over Judges
The draft law would punish judges who speak out on judicial independence. European officials say it continues the ruling party’s chipping away at Poland’s democracy.
Poland’s Law and Justice Party Holds Onto Power, Early Vote Shows
The party’s twinned platform of aggrieved nationalism and government largess appeared to have secured it a new term in office.
In Poland, Nationalism With a Progressive Touch Wins Voters
The ruling Law and Justice party looks likely to hang onto power in elections on Sunday by using an unusual blend of populism and progressive policy.