Three decades after the first elections after Communism, a struggle over control of the narrative of the past could determine the country’s future.
Tag: Law and Justice (Poland)
‘Tell No One’: Poland Is Pushed to Confront Abuse of Children by Priests
In a deeply Catholic country that has been reluctant to talk about the abuse crisis, a moving documentary has been viewed millions of times.
Polish Teachers End Strike to Allow Exams but Tell Government It’s Not Over
A three-week work stoppage forced thousands of schools to close, posing a challenge for the governing party ahead of national elections.
Poland Dispatch: Life and Death in an Ancient Polish Forest
A European court stopped logging in the Bialowieza Forest in Poland. But many still fear for its future.
Poland’s Populists Pick a New Top Enemy: Gay People
With public concern about migration on the wane, the governing Law and Justice party is making opposition to gay rights a cornerstone of its campaigning.
Poland Bashes Immigrants, but Quietly Takes Christian Ones
The far-right government rails against accepting foreigners. But facing a labor crisis, the country has opened the door to record numbers of mostly Christian newcomers.
Mayor in Poland Is Stabbed on Stage at Charity Event
Pawel Adamowicz, the mayor of Gdansk, survived the attack but remained in what a doctor called “a very serious condition.”
Poland Reverses Supreme Court Purge, Retreating From Conflict With E.U.
It was the first major setback for the ruling party’s bid to control the courts, which Brussels said undermines judicial independence and the rule of law.
Poland’s Leaders March With Far-Right Groups on Independence Day
The president said the 100th anniversary of Polish independence was “for everyone.” The march included the far right and omitted opposition leaders.