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Democracy in Poland has made great strides since the end of communism in 1991, though challenges to democratic governance have never been far away. According to Freedom House, "the president of Poland is directly elected for up to two five-year terms, and members of the bicameral National Assembly are elected for four-year terms". Also check out our section on World Democracy.

Rethinking backsliding: Why flawed liberals leave democracy vulnerable

By DC Editors - September 16, 2019 Leave a Comment

Rethinking backsliding: Why flawed liberals leave democracy vulnerable

If one thing is disconcerting about the illiberal turn in Eastern and Central Europe, it is the early backsliding of democratisation frontrunners there.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Europe, Hungary, Poland

‘Democracies Divided’: How to counter political polarization

By DC Editors - September 6, 2019 Leave a Comment

‘Democracies Divided’: How to counter political polarization

Polarization is tearing democracies around the world from Brazil, India, and Kenya, to Poland, Turkey, and US. Article looks at how to counter this dynamic.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Africa, Asia, Brazil, Europe, India, Kenya, Middle East, Poland, Turkey

Polish populism: time to pressure Poland’s populist regime on rule of law

By DC Editors - August 28, 2019 Leave a Comment

Polish populism: time to pressure Poland's populist regime on rule of law

Populism in Poland is harming its democracy. An article in Democracy Digest argues it is time to place pressure on Poland to redress the situation.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Europe, Poland

Pro-democracy protests prove eastern Europe clichés wrong

By DC Editors - August 9, 2019 Leave a Comment

Pro-democracy protests prove eastern Europe clichés wrong

The EIU finds that since 2006 democracy has deteriorated in central and eastern Europe more there than in any other part of the world.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Europe, Hungary, Middle East, Poland, Russia, Turkey, Worldwide

Foreign Picture Oscar Nominees Tackle Political Oppression, Injustice

By DC Editors - February 17, 2019 Leave a Comment

Foreign Picture Oscar Nominees

Totalitarian regimes and mark on human psyche, nostalgic depictions of life in Mexico City riddled with socio-economic and racial divisions with much more.

Filed Under: Democracy Culture Tagged With: Dictatorships, Germany, Japan, Lebanon, Poland, Political Artwork, Romani People

Polish Women’s Rights Activists Targeted by Government

By DC Editors - February 9, 2019 Leave a Comment

Polish Women’s Rights Activists Targeted by Government

The Polish government is targeting women’s rights activists and organizations, putting women’s rights and safety at risk HRW report released today.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Europe, Poland, Political Dissidents, Women and Democracy

Poland’s Political Divide Widens More After Mayor Is Slain

By DC Editors - February 4, 2019 Leave a Comment

Poland’s Political Divide Widens More After Mayor Is Slain

Strzemeski watched with as a high school friend voiced support for Poland’s nationalist government on social media, followed by hate-filled extremist posts.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Europe, Poland

Mayor’s Killing in Poland Sparks Anger Against Hate Speech

By DC Editors - January 17, 2019 Leave a Comment

Mayor's Killing in Poland Sparks Anger Against Hate Speech

Gdansk mayor, Pawel Adamowicz death in Poland sparks anger against hate speech with many calling for stronger actions against those who threaten others.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Europe, Journalism and Free Speech, Poland

Board Game ‘Who’s She?’ Spotlights Famous Women in History

By DC Editors - January 10, 2019 Leave a Comment

Board Game 'Who's She?'

Board game for both boys and girls by Zuzanna Kozerska-Girard, is being sold at a time when achievements of women are increasingly in the spotlight.

Filed Under: Democracy Culture Tagged With: Education, Election History, Poland, Women and Democracy, Worldwide

Polish President Signs Bill Reinstating Supreme Court Judges

By DC Editors - December 21, 2018 Leave a Comment

Polish President Signs Bill Reinstating Supreme Court Judges

Poland’s president signed legislation reinstates Supreme Court judges forced into early retirement even when EU term it violation of democratic standards.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Europe, Poland

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