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| The conservative Law and Justice party enjoyed a clearcut victory in the Polish presidential and the parliamentary elections last October. But since then the party has put through bills in parliament curtailing the independence of the judiciary, media and civil service. Despite president Andrzej Duda arguing that democracy is not endangered in Poland, pro-democracy campaigners have warned that the recent legislations could pave way for authoritarian rule. There have been a series of demonstrations across the country protesting against the government’s actions. | The conservative Law and Justice party enjoyed a clearcut victory in the Polish presidential and the parliamentary elections last October. But since then the party has put through bills in parliament curtailing the independence of the judiciary, media and civil service. Despite president Andrzej Duda arguing that democracy is not endangered in Poland, pro-democracy campaigners have warned that the recent legislations could pave way for authoritarian rule. There have been a series of demonstrations across the country protesting against the government’s actions. |
| The Eurosceptic party, led by Jarosław Kaczyński, were voted in by Polish people who felt the time was right for a change. Despite having the most successful and dynamic economy of any former communist country, low wages in Poland are forcing young people out of the country to seek jobs elsewhere. But Jarosław’s mission to “remodel” Polish democracy, backed by the country’s president Duda and current prime minister Beata Szydło, are causing pro-democracy campaigners great concern. | The Eurosceptic party, led by Jarosław Kaczyński, were voted in by Polish people who felt the time was right for a change. Despite having the most successful and dynamic economy of any former communist country, low wages in Poland are forcing young people out of the country to seek jobs elsewhere. But Jarosław’s mission to “remodel” Polish democracy, backed by the country’s president Duda and current prime minister Beata Szydło, are causing pro-democracy campaigners great concern. |
| In the country’s current tense political climate, we’d like to hear from anyone living in Poland. What was your reaction to the parliamentary election results last year? How do you feel about the new legislations passed by the Law and Justice party? Do you support the party’s recent actions, or are you concerned for the future of democracy in Poland? What are the main issues affecting people living in Poland? Do you think the government is doing enough to address these issues? Have you taken part in any of the recent demonstrations across the country? | In the country’s current tense political climate, we’d like to hear from anyone living in Poland. What was your reaction to the parliamentary election results last year? How do you feel about the new legislations passed by the Law and Justice party? Do you support the party’s recent actions, or are you concerned for the future of democracy in Poland? What are the main issues affecting people living in Poland? Do you think the government is doing enough to address these issues? Have you taken part in any of the recent demonstrations across the country? |
| Share your experiences of living in Poland via GuardianWitness by clicking the blue ‘contribute’ button, or via the form below. We will feature the most interesting contributions on the site. | Share your experiences of living in Poland via GuardianWitness by clicking the blue ‘contribute’ button, or via the form below. We will feature the most interesting contributions on the site. |