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‘Democracy has won!’: Donald Tusk’s liberal coalition poised for Poland election win
Donald Tusk hailed a new era for Poland after liberal, pro-EU opposition parties appeared poised to oust the governing conservative party in the nation’s most pivotal election in decades. A late exit poll by Ipsos published on Monday afternoon gave incumbent Law and Justice (PiS) 36.1% of the vote, which would translate into 196 seats in the lower house of parliament. Opposition parties led by Mr Tusk’s liberal Civic Coalition (KO), were projected to win a combined 249 seats based on the highest turnout since the fall of communism in 1989. In Wroclaw, polling queues were so long that voting continued until nearly 3am. PiS repeatedly clashed with the EU over the rule of law, media freedom, migration and LGBT rights since it swept to power in 2015. KO, along with New Left and the centre-right Third Way, have pledged to mend ties with Brussels and scrap reforms they say have eroded Polish democracy. Mr Tusk, a former prime minister and European Council president, told supporters: “Poland won. Democracy has won. We have removed them from power. “I have been a politician for many years. I’m an athlete. Never in my life have I been so happy about taking second place.” Polish financial markets surged on the prospect of a government led by Mr Tusk. The blue-chip WIG 20 share index was up 6.2% at lunchtime, while the zloty currency was 1.3% stronger. But even if the exit polls prove accurate, Mr Tusk and his allies may have to wait weeks or even months before getting a turn at forming a government. President Andrzej Duda, a PiS ally, has said he would give the winning party the first chance at forming a coalition. PiS won more votes than any single party and said it would try to build a new government led by prime minister Mateusz Morawiecki. But the leader of the agrarian PSL party, a frequent kingmaker in past governments, ruled out cooperating with PiS after running with the Third Way coalition. “Those who voted for us want change, want a change of government, want PiS removed from power,” said Wladyslaw Kosiniak-Kamysz. The Organisation for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) said Poland’s election had not been entirely free and fair. “The ruling party enjoyed a clear advantage through its undue influence over the use of state resources and public media,” said Pia Kauma, head of the OSCE’s Parliamentary Assembly. Turnout among 18-29 year olds jumped to 71% from 46% in the last parliamentary election in 2019, according to Ipsos. In an aggressive campaign, PiS had cast the election as a choice between uncontrolled illegal migration under the rule of leaders it said were beholden to foreign interests and a government that would protect Poland’s borders and traditions. However, PiS faced accusations of democratic backsliding and undermining women’s rights after the government enforced a near-total abortion ban in 2021. PiS was also accused of using lucrative positions in state-controlled firms to reward supporters. “I expect that women will now have more rights, that they will feel safer,” said Iga Frackiewicz, 43, a banking administrator. “I also hope that nepotism will end, for example in state companies and in other places.” The outcome could also affect ties with neighbouring Ukraine, which Poland has been supporting in the war against Russia’s aggression. Good relations soured in September over Ukraine grain entering and affecting Poland’s market. Read More Poland waits for final election result after ruling party and opposition claim a win Ada Sagi was already dealing with the pain of loss. Then war came to her door Police in Warsaw seal off a large square after a man climbs a monument and reportedly makes threats The AP Interview: EU President Michel warns about spillover of Israel-Hamas war into Europe Parties running in Poland's Sunday parliamentary election hold final campaign rallies Germany is aiming to ease deportations as the government faces intense pressure on migration
2023-10-17 02:20

Businesses, tech groups warn EU against over-regulating AI foundation models
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2023-11-24 02:49

Pikmin 1 and 2 Switch Release Date
Pikmin 1 and 2 on Nintendo Switch are available now, after being announced during the Nintendo Direct on June 21.
2023-06-22 02:19

Manipur video: US expresses concern after women paraded naked in India
The assault on the women in Manipur, which took place nearly three months ago, has sparked global outrage.
2023-07-24 14:26

New BOE Rate Setter Greene Says Policymakers Should Focus on Medium Term
The Bank of England’s newest rate setter Megan Greene said policy makers were right to raise interest rates
2023-06-13 19:16

Jalen Hurts leads second-half rally as Eagles beat Chiefs 21-17 in Super Bowl rematch
Jalen Hurts ran for a pair of touchdowns, including a go-ahead tush-push score in the fourth quarter, and the Eagles rallied from a 10-point halftime deficit to beat the Chiefs 21-17 in a Super Bowl rematch
2023-11-21 12:56

James Wan reveals the really bizarre idea he had in shower that led to the $104M 'Saw' franchise-igniter
The director of 'Saw ', James Wan, recently explained how he came up with the idea for the plot, and the details couldn't be more apt
2023-06-04 20:30

Santiago Gimenez makes huge Real Madrid admission amid widespread transfer interest
Feyenoord striker Santiago Gimenez has admitted that he would be keen to play for Real Madrid in the future, having become one of the hottest emerging forwards in Europe.
2023-10-06 00:26

UAW workers strike biggest Ford truck plant in surprise move
By David Shepardson and Joseph White (Reuters) -The United Auto Workers said on Wednesday that 8,700 union members at Ford's
2023-10-12 07:56
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