Piotr Buras talks about the defeat of right-wing populism in Poland and the challenges that the new government will soon have to face
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For one thing, the emotionality, the polarisation in this election campaign was insanely high. And there was a conviction on both sides that this was the most important election since 1989
The opposition’s victory is the result of society’s growing weariness towards the Pis government
The result of Tusk is remarkable, especially if we look at the political isolation the PIS has fallen into, which has no chance whatsoever to create alliances
In his op-ed, Piotr Buras writes about the significance of the electoral results for Poland and Europe
I would expect that this government would significantly improve relations with Brussels, (…) and it could potentially become an important player in this debate about the EU reform and enlargement
(The challenge facing Poland opens) a new chapter in the history of European democracy
Piotr Buras analyses scenarios of power transition and government formation in Poland
Poland under the new Tusk government will be a more constructive player in EU politics, seeking to mend relations with key partners and restore trust in its pro-European credentials