Law and Justice Party (PiS) maintains lead; coalition of opposition falls short of securing majority in the Polish Parliament (Sejm)
In the latest poll by IBRiS for "Rzeczpospolita," the ruling party Law and Justice (PiS) takes the lead with a whopping 33.4% of the votes, followed closely by the Civic Coalition (KO) with 26.2%. The far-right, eurosceptic Confederation could potentially secure 12.2% of the votes.
The Third Way coalition, consisting of the Polish People Party (PSL) and Szymon Holownia's Poland2050, could bag 10.8% of the support. The Social Democrats under the Left umbrella would receive 10.7%. The combined forces of KO, The Third Way, and the Left would amount to 47.7% of the votes, just shy of a parliamentary majority.
The poll also showed that 46.8% of the respondents intend to participate in the upcoming elections, while 44.3% have declared they won't be casting their votes.
In case you're wondering about the political climate in Poland, here's a quick rundown:
- The government, led by Prime Minister Donald Tusk of the Civic Coalition, is facing resistance from the opposition PiS party, associated with President Andrzej Duda.
- The elections will play a significant role in addressing issues such as inflation, public services, national security, and social policies.
- Voter turnout is expected to be high, reflecting the public's interest in the election's outcome.
- Recent polls indicate a close race between KO and PiS, with fluctuating support for both parties.
- The election will determine the country's political future, influencing the direction of liberal democracy and the balance between progressive and nationalist forces.
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- The latest poll by IBRiS for "Rzeczpospolita" reveals a possible tilt in the upcoming Polish elections, with the centrist Civic Coalition (KO) and the ruling Law and Justice (PiS) parties leading the race, followed by the Confederation, Third Way coalition, and the Social Democrats.
- The election results will have a significant impact on policy-and-legislation and politics in Poland, potentially shaping issues like inflation, public services, national security, and social policies.
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