The Lawfare Podcast
Lawfare Archive: Radek Sikorski on the Week's Events in Poland
Oct 21, 2023
Former foreign and defense minister of Poland, Radek Sikorski, joins Benjamin Wittes to discuss the recent events in Poland's democracy, including the removal of judges from the Supreme Court and the protests against the deconsolidation of Polish governance. The podcast also explores the impact of the atmosphere in Poland on ordinary people and opposition politicians, the emotional reaction to the degradation of governance and society, and the ongoing issues with Poland's judiciary and rule of law.
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- The recent election in Poland reflects a desire among voters to restore democratic standards and address concerns about the degradation of Polish governance.
- The removal of judges from the Supreme Court is part of a larger pattern of eroding judicial independence in Poland, raising questions about the stability of democracy in the region.
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Polish citizens vote to oust incumbent law and justice party
In a recent election, Polish citizens voted to remove the incumbent law and justice party from power. Although the far-right confederation party, a potential coalition partner, only received around 7% of the votes, three opposition parties led by Donald Tusk's civic coalition party secured over 54% of the votes combined, positioning themselves to take power. The election outcome reflects a desire among voters to restore democratic standards and address concerns about the degradation of Polish governance.
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