Political situation in Poland

Demonstrations in Poland in support of the country's opposition. Czarek Sokolowski / AP 

 

Political situation in Poland

Analysis: Polish elections could end in a chaotic stalemate 

  

The most likely scenario after the elections in Poland on October 15 is a kind of "chaotic stalemate", writes Jan Cienski in an analysis for Politico. If Law and Justice gets renewed confidence for a third term, there is not much more the party can do to "dismantle" the country - without leaving the EU. And that the country will follow the UK is not very likely, says Cienski.  

 

On the other hand: If the opposition wins the election, it will be so hampered by all the institutions controlled by Law and Justice that it will not be able to achieve much, writes Cienski.  

 

Simon Tisdall writes in The Guardian that Poland is in constant conflict with the outside world, for example with Russia, Germany and the EU. But what is more surprising is that Poland has now also come to terms with Ukraine, having previously provided very generous support to the invaded country.  

 

When the election is now at the door, it is not only the conflicts with the outside world that are in focus, writes Tisdall. According to him, Poland is a divided country that risks being torn apart by the "poisonous" tone that characterizes the election campaign. 

 

"All of Europe is watching. But it's not a pretty sight," concludes Tisdall.  

 

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki. Czarek Sokolowski / AP  

 

The German-Polish relationship 

is tested when Poland goes to elections 

 

Germany has become the punching bag in the final sprint of the Polish election campaign, reports Reuters. Representatives of the ruling Law and Justice party accuse Berlin of dictating Poland's policy on issues ranging from migration to energy. 

 

- Do you know where you can read about the [opposition's] election program? In German newspapers, Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki recently said during a campaign meeting.  

 

Law and Justice also claims that the Germans are conspiring to ensure that opposition leader Donald Tusk emerges victorious from the election.  

 

The frosty atmosphere between the countries is a test for the Western countries that support Ukraine in its defensive war against Russia, according to Reuters. The deteriorating relationship comes at the same time as the EU country Slovakia elected a new pro-Russian leader.