The EU’s Polish Dilemma
The problem of Warsaw’s illiberalism is not just legal but deeply political
Piotr Buras
Views from the Capitals: Europe reacts to President-elect Trump
What do EU countries think of Donald Trump’s victory?
View from Warsaw: Deterrence above all
What is distinct about Poland’s attitude to Russia is its genuine conviction in the potential for conventional military conflict with Moscow
View from Warsaw: the Polish riddle
It is less about concrete policy ideas than an overall strategy towards the EU: will it take a pragmatic position or pursue an ideological path?
Kaczynski chooses confrontation over compromise with EU
With the rule of law dispute between the government and the Commission heating up, Polish politics is entering a new phase
An unpredictable Russia: the impact on Poland
With a raft of other crises at the EU’s doorstep, Warsaw might find it difficult to gain support for its assertive approach towards Russia
Eastern extravaganzas
Political vagaries, a hatred of the elite, corruption and staunch nationalism divide Eastern Europe between populists and liberals
View from Warsaw: Loss of an ally
With the UK gone, Poland, under the Law and Justice (PiS) government, will lose its favourite ally within the EU
Germany can afford the populists
Germany is enough of a mature democracy to accommodate a party like AfD
View from Warsaw: Keeping a low profile
With a worsening international reputation, Poland has been strikingly quiet on the recent refugee deal