Efforts in the Polish region of Silesia to honor Ernest Wilimowski, a local star who played for the national teams of both Poland and Nazi Germany, are raising tricky questions about national loyalty and betrayal.
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German Border Police Barred From Rejecting Asylum Seekers Arriving From E.U. Nations Without Review
A Berlin court ruled that officials must investigate the claims of those arriving from neighboring E.U. countries, dealing a blow to the government’s attempt to reduce land migration.
Poland’s Presidential Election Result Highlights Trump-Europe Divide
The country’s government is centrist, with deep ties to Brussels. Its new president is a Trump-backed nationalist. That reflects a broader struggle.
Who Is Karol Nawrocki, Poland’s Next President?
The nationalist, who was endorsed by President Trump, has long been hostile to Poland’s centrist government.
Poland Elects Karol Nawrocki as President
The victory of Karol Nawrocki, who is backed by the previous right-wing governing party, will complicate Prime Minister Donald Tusk’s efforts to advance his liberal agenda.
Poland’s Presidential Election Too Close to Call
A vote seen as a test of the power of populist nationalism in Europe was too close to call, with exit polls putting the two contenders neck and neck.
What to Know About Poland’s Presidential Runoff Election and Trump’s Involvement
Here’s what to know about Poland’s presidential runoff, which sets up a showdown between the governing party and resurgent nationalists.
In Eastern Europe, Centrists Hold Off 2 Nationalist Challenges
Presidential elections on Sunday in Romania and Poland halted, or at least slowed, hard-right breakthroughs that many liberals had feared. But discontent with mainstream parties lingers.
Poland Election: Trzaskowski Wins Critical Vote for President
Rafal Trzaskowski, the Warsaw mayor, appeared to have won the first round of the election. Prime Minister Donald Tusk is hoping his eventual victory will help push through a liberal agenda.
Poland’s Election for President Is a Test of Unwinding Populism
The government is a centrist parliamentary coalition. To undo its predecessor’s democratic backsliding, it needs the presidency. The election starts next week.