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Ben Stanley

Political scientist, SWPS University Warsaw

2 articles · 16 May 2025 to 5 August 2025

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Forecasts a two-year tug-of-war and says the next election will hinge on whether voters prefer unified right-wing rule or continued deadlock.
He warns that a Nawrocki victory would entrench presidential obstruction of the government's rule-of-law repairs and signal PiS competitiveness for the 2027 parliamentary election.

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Poland's new president sets collision course with Tusk government

Karol Nawrocki's inauguration creates a presidential veto that could paralyse judicial reform, tax policy and social legislation until the 2027 election, with only defence policy offering common ground.

Marek Jankowski5 August 20258 min read

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Poland's presidential election tests Tusk's reform agenda and EU relations

Rafal Trzaskowski and Karol Nawrocki offer starkly different visions for Poland's role in Europe as voters head to the polls on 18 May, with the winner holding veto power over judicial repairs and migration policy.

Clara Devereux16 May 20258 min read

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