The Economist • 2nd May 2024 Donald Tusk mulls which of the previous government’s plans to axe The Polish populists’ projects were often preposterous, but not always
The Economist • 30th January 2024 What on earth is happening in Poland? The new government is aggressively undoing years of illiberal rule. The upshot is a constitutional mess
The Economist • 14th December 2023 Donald Tusk must undo years of populist subversion in Poland The prime minister has a tough job restoring democracy and judicial independence
The Economist • 28th November 2023 In Russia’s arsenal the knife and fork have been powerful weapons So argues a new book about the country’s gastro-diplomacy
The Economist • 19th October 2023 Imperial borders still shape politics in Poland Support for political parties today closely tracks old frontiers
The Economist • 16th October 2023 Pole position: elections in Poland The Intelligence: The Economist's daily podcast
The Economist • 15th October 2023 Poland gives pro-European liberals a big win But the road back to the rule of law will long and hard
The Economist • 15th October 2023 Exit polls suggest a big victory for Poland’s opposition But the full results will take up to a day to arrive
The Economist • 11th October 2023 Why the Polish election campaign has been so vicious A knife’s-edge vote has turned into a sword fight
The Economist • 5th October 2023 After a brutal campaign, Poland gets ready to vote The government has a good chance of losing power, but the outcome is uncertain
The Economist • 19th September 2023 Why is Ukraine suing eastern European countries over grain? Hungary, Poland and Slovakia claim that a duty-free influx is spoiling the market
The Economist • 15th August 2023 Poland’s far right could be the next government’s kingmaker It has hidden its extremist roots behind a free-market message
The Economist • 20th July 2023 How Ukrainians affect Poland Ukrainian immigrants are changing Poland’s economy—and its diet
The Economist • 10th July 2023 Why is Turkey blocking Sweden from joining NATO? Turkey is seeking military and political concessions, but may be overplaying its hand
The Economist • 29th June 2023 How much power does Alexander Lukashenko have? The Belarusian strongman is unruly, but dependent on Russia
The Economist • 15th June 2023 What to read to understand modern Poland Six books about the country that sees itself as the heart of Europe
The Economist • 3rd June 2023 Poland’s opposition rallies its supporters A contentious new law has boosted attendance
The Economist • 22nd May 2023 What happens when Belarus loses its dictator? Alexander Lukashenko’s death would trigger a tussle for succession
The Economist • 17th April 2023 Why are eastern European countries banning Ukrainian produce? Farmers say that a duty-free influx is spoiling the market
The Economist • 16th April 2023 A Kremlin critic is jailed for 25 years Vladimir Kara-Murza compared his prosecution to the Stalinist purges of the 1930s