EUROPE: CEE PULSE
The economic reopening is gathering pace across Central and Eastern Europe, with Latvia set to remove border controls and other travel restrictions with its Baltic neighbors later this week. Uncertainty surrounding the presidential election continues to dominate Poland’s politica… Become a member to read the rest of this article Username or E-mail Password Remember Me […]
POLAND: Awaiting a presidential election that will not happen
● The 10 May presidential election has not been canceled, but no voting will take place on the scheduled date. ● This should lead to a presidential poll entirely held by postal ballot in the coming few months, although the process and timeline are unclear. ● The ruling Law … Become a member to […]
POLAND: 10 May poll likely to be put off as frictions in PiS-led coalition rise
The presidential election scheduled for next Sunday, 10 May, is unlikely to go ahead as planned due to continuing legislative uncertainty and significant logistical issues. This week’s votes in parliament on the bill to organize the election by postal ballot could exacerbate divi… Become a member to read the rest of this article
EUROPE: The politics of exit strategies
Following this week’s macro piece on the politics of lockdown exit, this note provides an updated overview of the strategies currently being planned by selected European governments. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you want to discuss any of the countries mentioned i… Become a member to read the rest of this article
POLAND: PiS pushes ahead with the presidential poll despite Covid-19
Yesterday, 6 April, the lower house of parliament (Sejm) passed electoral code changes introducing universal postal vote in the May presidential election and allowing the speaker of the Sejm to postpone the date of the poll until 17 May. The legislation also introduces up to thre… Become a member to read the rest of […]
POLAND: Presidential elections likely to be rescheduled
The ruling Law and Justice (PiS) party will try to keep the May presidential elections on schedule, but the spreading of Covid-19 will likely force the Polish authorities to postpone the vote at least until the autumn. Rescheduling the poll might endanger the ruling party’s posit… Become a member to read the rest of […]
POLAND: Conflict over judiciary reforms escalates ahead of presidential polls
The ongoing stand-off between the government and the Supreme Court is creating increasing uncertainty in the judiciary system, which could start hurting the country’s business environment. Moreover, while the ruling Law and Justice (PiS) will push forward the contentious judicia… Become a member to read the rest of this article
POLAND: Judicial reform returns to spotlight
Despite domestic and international criticism, the ruling Law and Justice (PiS) party will likely advance new disciplinary measures for judges along with a raft of other changes in the area of the judiciary. The move will reinforce concerns about the quality of democratic ins… Become a member to read the rest of this article