Trzaskowski vs. Nawrocki: Poland’s democratic future in the balance
Poland’s next presidential election could determine whether the restoration of democracy continues – or stalls.
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How historic voter turnout upended illiberal rule in Poland
Understanding the triumph of Poland’s opposition and what it means for Polish democracy and foreign policy.
Poland’s official nationalism will make it hard to absorb Ukrainians
Although Poles have been welcoming, the newly official Polish version of history is based on excluding and blaming outsiders. How will that affect Ukrainians?
Two Polish women died after being refused timely abortions. Many Poles are outraged — and protesting.
Antiabortion organizations are powerful in Poland, but abortion rights support is growing
If the E.U. doesn’t wake up to what’s happening with Poland, it may sleepwalk into self-destruction
The fight over whose courts are in control threatens the foundations of the European Union’s constitutional order
Protesters are angry that Turkey withdrew from a women’s rights convention. Will it hurt women’s rights?
Our research reveals that Erdoğan’s rhetoric and actions can change Turkish attitudes on gender.
Poland is a Catholic country. So why are mass protests targeting churches?
The conservative government’s move to ban abortion could backfire