Poland

The government’s acceptance of more than 190 deregulation proposals was good news. Yet, the overall balance of this “year of deregulation” shows that Poland still lacks a coherent philosophy of lawmaking. Deregulation should not consist of isolated corrections implemented while new, unstable, and excessive regulations are produced at the same time.

Poland stands at a decisive moment in the debate over legal recognition for same-sex couples. After years of political stalemate and institutional resistance, a shift in parliamentary power in 2023 created renewed momentum for reform. The emergence of a broad democratic coalition — spanning from the left to the centre-right — has reopened legislative space for civil unions. Yet political realignment alone does not guarantee success.

The energy sector covers the trade of two fundamental goods: energy (including heat) and fuels. An energy-sector enterprise may operate in the fields of generation, conversion, transmission, storage, trading, or distribution of these goods.

Due to the activities of the Parliamentary Group on the Decriminalization of Marijuana, the debate on the decriminalization and legalization of recreational cannabis has returned to Poland. The Group plans to present a draft act that would decriminalize the possession of up to 15 grams of marijuana. Current research on drug policy indicates that, from a harm-reduction perspective, the most effective solution is the legalization of this substance.

Trump demands that universities, including Columbia, where he has already succeeded, formally adopt and enforce the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) definition of antisemitism, which completely blurs the line between real dislike or hatred of Jews and criticism of Israeli state policy (for which there are currently many very valid reasons).

When the United States struggled with a recession in the early 1990s, James Carville, who was an adviser to Bill Clinton during the presidential campaign, coined a slogan that for decades became a hallmark of neoliberal thinking (or even a neoliberal worldview). The economy, stupid! was quoted in virtually every language, tailored to the circumstances of a given country, company, or even private matters.

As Europe stands at a crossroads, Central and Eastern Europe’s role remains too undervalued in policy discussions. Young liberals bring valuable perspectives and solutions, and want to be included in shaping the response to the current challenges affecting this strategic region.

Poland stands at a critical juncture in its energy transformation. While the country has made significant strides in promoting renewable energy adoption through EU-funded subsidy programs, a recent policy analysis reveals that deep-rooted barriers continue to prevent many Polish households from going green.

Prime Minister Donald Tusk’s and Minister Andrzej Domański’s speech at the Warsaw Stock Exchange (WSE) has generated significant attention in the media. Using bold historical comparisons, the Prime Minister presented a bright vision of Poland surpassing Western countries in living standards. The key to achieving this goal, he argued, lies in investment.

Karol Nawrocki has been the President of Poland since 6 August 2025. During the election campaign, the president-elect made it clear that he would not support government bills aimed at restoring constitutional order in the judiciary — including those concerning the status of so-called “neo-judges” or repairing the Constitutional Tribunal.