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Poland articles on Democracy Chronicles

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.

Ukrainian And Polish History: Fighting The Empires

by Maxim Sidorenko - April 26, 2022

Ukrainian And Polish History

On February 24th, Russia started an unprovoked war against Ukraine. It has become one more attempt of the empire to demolish the Ukrainian state.

Filed Under: DC Authors Tagged With: Europe, Poland, Russia, Ukraine

Unlearned Lessons Of History: From Baturyn To Bucha Massacres

by Maxim Sidorenko - April 9, 2022

Unlearned Lessons Of History: From Baturyn To Bucha Massacres

This totally mad and needless war, which Russia started on a large scale, has a long story behind it. This post will provide the historical context.

Filed Under: DC Authors Tagged With: Poland, Russia, Ukraine, Vladimir Putin

Hacking Marks Poland’s Crisis Of Democracy

by DC Editors - December 31, 2021

Hacking Marks Poland’s Crisis Of Democracy

In response to reports of the use of spyware against the opposition, Poland’s opposition leader has called for a parliamentary probe.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Europe, Poland, Spying and Privacy

Polish President Vetoes Law Aimed At Muting Media

by DC Editors - December 29, 2021

Polish President Vetoes Law Aimed At Muting Media

Poland’s President has vetoed a bill that would have forced US Media Group Discovery to give up stakes in Polish broadcaster TVN.

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

Polish PM to EU: Don’t lecture us Poles about democracy

by DC Editors - September 4, 2021

Polish PM to EU: Don't lecture us Poles about democracy

In response to EU comments on rule of law in Poland, the Polish PM said Friday nobody has the right to lecture his country on democracy.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Europe, Poland

The Oligarchs Who Help Turn Democracy Into Autocracy

by Ngah Gabriel - June 11, 2021

The Oligarchs Who Help Turn Democracy Into Autocracy

Rulers — and the oligarchs who support them — have found out how to establish a one-party state without resorting to coups.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Dictatorships, Europe, Poland, Worldwide

Writer Charged For Calling Polish President a ‘Moron’

by DC Editors - March 23, 2021

A popular Polish writer and journalist could face up to three years in prison for calling President Andrzej Duda a “moron”.

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

Rethinking backsliding: Why flawed liberals leave democracy vulnerable

by DC Editors - September 16, 2019

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

‘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

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

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