But the real danger to the EU was not what would have happened had the recovery fund foundered in Warsaw. It’s what will happen now that it seems increasingly likely to come into effect
Media mentions – Poland
A major reason for the popularity of Polska 2050 is the weakness of the PO
Kaczynski is in a tight corner: he cannot give in on conservative values without losing ground to Ziobro
Piotr Buras comments on Kaczyński’s difficult political position with regard to the protests that are shaking Poland
The new American political phase could contribute to an open debate where the actors involved are held accountable as proactive stakeholders of the European integration process
Teresa Coratella analyses how the election of Joe Biden could relaunch the dialogue between European institutions and Visegrad countries, in particular Poland and Hungary
In the two countries, the rulers are trying to strengthen their electorate, betting on the most radical voters
Piotr Buras comments on the reactions of Polish and Hungarian governments to Rule of law conditionality.
Recent months have seen the issues of the rule of law and the defense of minorities at the centre of the European debate and of the clash between Brussels and several European capitals
Teresa Coratella analyzes the impact of the partial agreement reached within the EU to make European funds conditional on respect for the rule of law