Warsaw is silent, but Poland rises up in anti-establishment statement

The streets of Warsaw, typically lively even in political disappointment, fell into an eerie quiet after Poland’s presidential runoff. It wasn’t just the typical hush of resignation, though. As Warsaw-based Israeli journalist Hagay Hacohen told The …

Poland sets government confidence vote for June 11 as Tusk notes a ‘new political reality’

WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Prime Minister Donald Tusk said Tuesday that Poland’s parliament will hold a confidence vote on his government on June 11, as the country faces a “new political reality.” He called for the vote after his political ally, the liberal …

Poland's PM Tusk says confidence vote on his government will take place June 11

WARSAW, Poland -- Poland’s Prime Minister Donald Tusk said Tuesday that parliament will hold a confidence vote on his government on June 11. He called for the vote after his political ally, the liberal Warsaw mayor, lost Poland’s weekend presidential …

Poland's PM Tusk says confidence vote in parliament on his government will take place June 11

How Nawrocki’s victory will deepen Poland’s crisis and strain ties with Kyiv

It was the strangest electoral campaign in modern Polish history, with an obviously qualified candidate losing by a sliver to a man who had no business being on the ballot. Rafał Trzaskowski, the mayor of Warsaw, speaks five languages and has served as a …

Vietnam, Poland enter new era of development

Vietnam, Poland enter new era of development Vietnam and Poland are entering a new period of bilateral ties. Polish Ambassador to Vietnam Joanna Skoczek spoke with VIR’s Minh Tung about the journey and future prospects. How have bilateral ties between …

After Nawrocki’s Win: Where is Poland Headed?

Following the victory of Karol Nawrocki, who is backed by the right-wing conservative PiS party, in Poland’s presidential runoff election, Prime Minister Donald Tusk has announced that he will seek a vote of confidence in the Sejm. Rafał Trzaskowski, the …

“Fundamental freedoms respected” in Poland’s presidential run-off but concerns over financing, finds OSCE

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Poland's presidential candidate with Michigan ties loses in tight race

Poland held a presidential run-off election Sunday. And the whole world was watching, including friends from Michigan. On Monday, June 2, the results were announced by Poland’s National Election Commission. Someone new to the political scene, Karol …

Poland sets government confidence vote for June 11 as Tusk notes a ‘new political reality’

WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Prime Minister Donald Tusk said Tuesday that Poland’s parliament will hold a confidence vote on his government on June 11, as the country faces a “new political reality.” He called for the vote after his political ally, the liberal …