Poland is heading into a crucial presidential election that will test whether the country can move beyond years of right-wing populist rule. The outcome will determine if the new centrist parliamentary coalition can undo democratic backsliding and restore the rule of law. The presidency holds significant power to approve or veto legislation, appoint judges, and influence foreign policy, making this election critical for Poland’s future direction. The results will also serve as a key indicator for the strength of populism in Europe, with implications for the European Union’s stability. The stakes are high, not just for Poland, but for the broader European political landscape.
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Why so much is riding on Poland’s presidential elections
Power in Poland rests primarily with the prime minister and parliament. But the president wields real influence by signing laws into force, or vetoing them, appointing judges and ambassadors, and helping to shape foreign policy. Presidents can rarely impose their own agenda, but they can certainly frustrate the government’s.
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Is There Political Life After Populism? Poland May Be the Test.
The government is a centrist parliamentary coalition. To undo its predecessor’s democratic backsliding, it needs the presidency. The election starts next week.
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Polish, Romanian Elections Test Right-Wing Populism’s Rise in Europe
The most populous Eastern European member states in the European Union—Poland and Romania—will hold presidential elections on May 18 that have implications for the state of democracy and EU
