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Pole position: elections in Poland
Oct 16, 2023
Lane Green, The Economist's language columnist, delves into the benefits of handwriting over typing, emphasizing its impact on memory and learning. He discusses recent policy shifts advocating for handwriting in education as technology dominates classrooms. The conversation also highlights the outcomes of Poland's elections, marking a shift in political power with significant implications for Europe. Additionally, they explore the pressing organ donation crisis in America, addressing the stark gap in transplant availability.
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- The recent nationwide election in Poland saw the ruling right-wing populist Law and Justice Party (PiS) lose its majority, potentially bringing a liberal government to power and changing the political landscape in Europe.
- Research shows that writing by hand improves memory recall and conceptual understanding, leading to policymakers incorporating more handwriting instruction and limiting device use in classrooms.
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Poland's Election Results: A Significant Political Shift
In the recent nationwide election in Poland, the ruling right-wing populist Law and Justice Party (PiS) faced strong opposition from a coalition of centrist, center-right, left, and liberal-oriented parties led by Donald Tusk. While PiS received the most votes, it is unlikely to form a coalition government as no other party wants to partner with them. The coalition led by Tusk's Civic Coalition Alliance looks to have won a solid victory, potentially bringing a liberal government to power and changing the political landscape in Europe.
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