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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.
First Openly Gay Polish Mayor Elected in History
Success of election campaign for first openly gay Polish mayor in history shows nation that has a growing tolerance for LGBT community in political life
Poland Apple Meme Protests Russian Economic Sanctions
As Russia targets individual European countries with retaliatory sanctions in attempt to further divide EU, agricultural sanctions spark unprecedented Poland apple meme reaction online
Eastern Europe Worries Openly About Russia Aggression
Russia intent on conquering slice of Ukraine as Eastern Europe worries who will be next
March of the Living in Poland Marks Holocaust Memorial
Poland Marks Holocaust Memorial remembrance has brought 10,000 students to country for event
Nazi Descendants March in Support of Jewish People
Rising Anti Semitism in Europe is Denounced by Unlikely Group of Marchers as Massive Germen March in Support of Jewish People Marks Solemn Historic Ceremony
Romney Goes to Europe and Middle East
Romney Goes to Europe: 2012 Presidential Candidate Mitt Romney goes to Britain, Israel and Poland