Poland: Taking stock after eight years of PiS government – DW – 09/27/2023
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Even if PiS loses on October 15, these people could continue to steer the country's fortunes along party lines
increased pensions
Polish voters will elect a new parliament in mid-October
the ruling Law and Justice (PiS) party has changed Poland dramatically during its two terms in power
Poland is a remarkably different country to the one it was in 2015, when the party won a parliamentary majority
child benefit payments
hugely popular
Even state-controlled companies are currently in pre-election giveaway mode
partially state-owned
president of Poland's constitutional court in 2015
controversial appointment
ensure that laws are implemented
judicial reform is certainly one of PiS's most far-reaching legacies
threatens the independence of the judiciary
being suspended
EU has launched several lawsuits against Poland, imposed fines and withheld money in the past eight years
restructuring the Polish media landscape
calling for a "repolonization" of the media
editorial teams were gradually replaced by pro-PiS journalists
intimidate
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