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The Rachman Review
The battle for the control of Poland’s institutions
Jan 25, 2024
The podcast discusses the power struggle in Poland and the efforts to restore judicial independence and reverse political control of public institutions. It explores conflicts in the media, central bank, prosecutor's office, and judiciary. The role of President Duda in the political fight is highlighted. The severity of the conflict is assessed, and the EU's perspective and hope for Poland's new government are discussed.
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- Donald Tusk aims to restore judicial independence and faces challenges in reforming the judicial appointment system in Poland.
- Concerns arise regarding the media landscape in Poland, with previous government implementing an unprecedented propaganda machine and current government overhauling state-owned media to restore pluralism.
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Power struggle in Poland
The podcast episode discusses the power struggle in Poland between the new government and the conservative president. Donald Tusk, who is back as Prime Minister, aims to restore judicial independence after eight years of rule by the right-wing nationalist law and justice party. However, there are concerns about whether Tusk can reinstate the rule of law without breaking it himself. The battle over various institutions, including the constitutional tribunal, threatens to push Poland into a constitutional crisis.
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