Poland’s main rightwing opposition splits after loyalty pledge ultimatum Former prime minister Mateusz Morawiecki and allies say they were forced out over factional disagreements The Guardian - UK · Jul 24
Poland's opposition PiS splits ahead of crucial 2027 elections PiS leader Jarosław Kaczyński announced that more than 30 MPs had left the party following a bitter power struggle with former Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki. It marks the biggest split in Poland's main opposition party in more than two decades. Euronews · Jul 24
Poland and Germany renew historic ties to defend Europe's eastern flank Poland and Germany entered a new era in bilateral relations this week after signing a new defence agreement amid heightened tensions with Russia. It comes 35 years on from a landmark pact that ended decades of enmity and laid the foundations for an increasingly strategic partnership. Radio France Internationale · Jun 21
Hungary’s incoming PM seeks Polish help to renew EU relations Péter Magyar hopes building stronger relations with Poland will help restore ties with bloc after Orbán’s rule The Guardian - UK · Apr 18
Could Viktor Orbán be back in 2030? Why Péter Magyar has a fight on his hands after landslide win The mood was jubilant among liberals and pro-Europeans in Hungary and beyond on April 13 as Péter Magyar led the Tisza party to a landslide election victory. His win ended the 16-year administration of Viktor Orbán’s pro-Russian Fidesz party. Given the high turnout and margin of victory, giving Tisza a… The Conversation · Apr 14
Even if Victor Orbán is ousted on Sunday, Hungary’s return to liberal democracy is not guaranteed Challenger Péter Magyar is no progressive – and after 16 years of creeping authoritarianism, the PM has embedded Fidesz in the Hungarian state, say Gabriela Greilinger and Cas Mudde of the University of Georgia The Guardian - UK · Apr 10
‘Assault on justice’: how far-right attacks are threatening rule of law in Europe Judicial independence is under threat as populist politicians target judges and authoritarian governments attempt constitutional reforms The Guardian - UK · Mar 30
Watch the video: Pole and Hungarian, brothers be? Donald Tusk has publicly called Budapest's alleged handling of EU secrets a "disgrace” and strongly condemned its growing loyalty to Moscow. This is no longer just a political disagreement; it is a full-blown fracture built up over the years. Let’s take a look at the timeline. Euronews · Mar 26
Fact check: Is 'Polexit' really on the cards for Poland? Social media is abuzz with claims that Poles want to leave the EU and that Warsaw is on the cusp of launching the trigger to do so, off the back of a warning by Prime Minister Donald Tusk. Euronews · Mar 19
EU commissioner urges Poland to back €43.7bn SAFE defence loans amid clash with president Poland's President, from the opposition Law and Justice party, claims the EU's defence for loan scheme would impinge on national sovereignty and has proposed an alternative plan that is scarce on details. Euronews · Mar 6
Poland's former justice minister granted asylum in Hungary amid abuse of power charges Ziobro is considered the architect of judicial reforms that sparked a standoff between Poland and the EU over rule of law concerns. Euronews · Jan 12
Hungary grants asylum to former Polish minister amid abuse of power investigation Former justice minister Zbigniew Ziobro faces allegations he ran a criminal group while in government The Guardian - UK · Jan 12
AI-generated videos showing young and attractive women promote Poland's EU exit They are beautiful, eloquent — and do not exist. AI-generated girls from the 'Prawilne_Polki' profile called for Polexit and preached right-wing views. The TikTok account has been deleted, but disinformation and propaganda in Poland persist. Euronews · Dec 30, 2025
Did Tusk say that Poland will pay for Germany's World War II crimes? Viral claims online have misrepresented Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk's remark that Warsaw would pay for the Polish victims of WWII, and not Germany, amidst an ongoing reparations debate with Berlin. Euronews · Dec 8, 2025
The Guardian - UK · Dec 1, 2025 Old tensions simmer just below surface as Tusk and Merz to meet in Berlin Ukraine will top agenda, but meeting comes as positive sentiment towards Germany in Poland hits near record lows
The Guardian - US · Nov 10, 2025 Resilience of Europe’s populist right carries warning for US Democrats As Democrats bask in electoral success the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Poland and Hungary offer a cautionary tale
Euronews · Jul 9, 2025 How von der Leyen's confidence vote has torn Conservatives in Parliament The ECR group has split, with Polish and Romanians promoting the motion of censure and Italians defending the Commission.
International Business Times · Jul 1, 2025 Polish Supreme Court Ratifies Nationalist's Presidential Vote Win Poland's Supreme Court on Tuesday said it had validated the result of last month's presidential election won by the nationalist opposition candidate, despite numerous appeals over the conduct of the vote.
The Conversation · Jun 27, 2025 Poland, divided between Trump and the EU Nawrocki’s narrow victory (50.89%) over Trzaskowski, the mayor of Warsaw and candidate of the government coalition, illustrates and reinforces the political polarisation of Poland and the rise of the populist “Trumpist” right in Central and Eastern Europe. Since the start of the war in Ukraine, there has been much speculation…
The Guardian - UK · Jun 11, 2025 Donald Tusk wins vote of confidence after Polish presidential election blow Vote passed by 243-210 for prime minister whose preferred presidential candidate lost election this month
Euronews · Jun 11, 2025 Poland's PM Donald Tusk survives parliamentary confidence vote Tusk, who previously served as Polish prime minister from 2007 to 2014, returned to office in December 2023 in a country hit by the pandemic and inflation and facing significant political divisions.
Euronews · Jun 11, 2025 Poland's PM Donald Tusk defends his government ahead of confidence vote Tusk, who previously served as Polish prime minister from 2007 to 2014, returned to office in December 2023 in a country hit by the pandemic and inflation and facing significant political divisions.
The Guardian - UK · Jun 11, 2025 Tusk wins vote of confidence in Polish parliament – as it happened Tusk bounces back from presidential election defeat two weeks ago with 243 votes in favour and 210 against
Al Jazeera · Jun 6, 2025 Where does Poland’s new president stand on Ukraine? As some turn on Kyiv, Nawrocki, a nationalist, says Poland and Ukraine must address ‘overdue historical issues’.
The Guardian - UK · Jun 3, 2025 The Guardian view on Karol Nawrocki’s win: Poland first, perhaps – but Europe comes last Editorial: A nationalist outsider takes Poland’s presidency, leaving liberal hopes in retreat and Donald Tusk’s fragile coalition on the ropes