The Latest Breaking News from Poland

Record number of Poles abroad register to vote in election

Total surpasses 600,000 as polls suggest close-run race with PiS seeking third term in power

The Guardian - UK · Oct 11, 2023

The Guardian view on Poland’s election: democracy on the line

Editorial: Victory and a third term for the radical right Law and Justice party would give it the chance to complete an illiberal takeover of the state

The Guardian - UK · Oct 10, 2023

Two of Poland’s top military commanders resign days before election

Resignations of chief of general staff and operational commander are blow to PiS party

The Guardian - UK · Oct 10, 2023

Poland’s TV’s ‘propaganda’ under scrutiny as bitterly polarised election looms

With the outcome of next week’s poll too close to call, critics fear the effect of a barrage of media support for populist ruling party

The Guardian - UK · Oct 8, 2023

Poland and Hungary clash with EU over migration reform

A row over planned changes to Europe's migration rules overshadowed an EU summit Friday, although supporters of the reform vowed opposition from Poland and Hungary would not derail it.

Radio France Internationale · Oct 7, 2023

EU veteran Tusk heads into final week of battle to steer Poland from populism

Election is contest between Law and Justice party and politician it claims represents malevolent foreign forces

The Guardian - UK · Oct 7, 2023

Poland and Hungary clash with EU leaders over migration reform

Migration has become a flashpoint in the European continent’s politics and a central focus of far-right parties.

Al Jazeera · Oct 6, 2023

EU leaders clash with Hungary over proposed laws on migration

Viktor Orbán used provocative language at summit, saying EU had gone ahead without his or Poland’s support

The Guardian - UK · Oct 6, 2023

Poland was Ukraine’s staunchest ally. Why is it now turning into a bitter rival?

War fatigue has set in – and nationalist populists are stoking cross-border enmity in a brutal campaign for re-election, say authors Karolina Wigura and Jarosław Kuisz

The Guardian - UK · Oct 6, 2023

Polish elections: who are the key players and what is at stake?

Tusk-led Civic Platform aims to unseat nationalist Law and Justice party in bitterly contested ballot

The Guardian - UK · Oct 6, 2023