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From Warsaw City Hall to Presidential Palace? We Know Donald Tusk’s Candidate for Polish Presidency
Politics
From Warsaw City Hall to Presidential Palace? We Know Donald Tusk’s Candidate for Polish Presidency
On November 22, 2024, the Civic Coalition (Koalicja Obywatelska), the current ruling political party in Poland led by Donald Tusk, held its much-anticipated primaries to select a presidential candidate for the upcoming 2025 elections. All KO members took part in this internal vote, a test of the party\'s democratic procedures and its ability to unite behind a formidable candidate to retake the presidential palace from the incumbent PiS-backed Andrzej Duda.
Dark Side of Independent Candidates
Politics
Dark Side of Independent Candidates
Residents are indifferent to any scandals, forgiving the authorities anything just to prevent \"the other party\" from ruling the city. In such an environment, a candidate from the other side will not stand a chance. They are full of energy and smiling, wearing a scarf instead of a suit and tightly tied ties. With beautiful slogans on their lips, they present themselves as independent candidates.
Exploring Local Elections’ Results in Poland
Politics
Exploring Local Elections’ Results in Poland
On October 21, 2018, Polish people elected their local and regional representatives who will lead the communities for next five years. The results were a good test before 2019 European and general elections, giving hopes for good liberal and center representations and chances of removing PiS from power.