Donald Tusk returns as Polish premier after eight years of PiS rule
The conservative Law and Justice (PiS) party which was in power since 2015 lost its majority in the general elections held on October 15.
Ouster of populist-nationalist government in Poland is highly consequential
The change has significant consequences for Europe as a whole. For a start, the anti-European rhetoric from Warsaw will stop — and along with that, the non-stop tirade against Germany
Poland’s Law and Justice party launches hyper-nationalist campaign in hopes to win third term
The conservative government in Poland has courted widespread criticism for subjugating the judiciary and attacking abortion rights. It is also facing growing public discontent over its over-stretched support for the war in Ukraine at the expense of Polish citizens
Beaten and bewildered, Boris pushes for another election
Following yet another defeat in parliament on October 22, Boris Johnson has said he will wait for the EU decision on the extension of the Brexit deadline. He is also contemplating calling fresh elections
Boris Johnson’s Brexit deal is neoliberalism on steroids
Johnson’s plan, yet to be fully released, seems to do little to make the UK more protectionist and may lead to the dismantling of provisions safeguarding labor rights and environment in the country
