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Citizens Push Back Against Polish Ruling Party’s Abuse of Power

18 December 2015

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"When a ruling party consolidates control, it’s legitimate cause for anxiety. This is what’s happening right now in Poland, where the one-month-old government is taking steps to override democratic practices.

The elections on November 16 swept the national conservative Law and Justice Party (Prawo i Sprawiedliwosc, or PiS) into power with an absolute majority. It’s the first time since 1989 that one party has held a majority in the parliament. The president—who also holds legislative powers—is a PiS affiliate as well."

See the article: Citizens Push Back Against Polish Ruling Party’s Abuse of Power (OSF, link)

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