
Czech president warns of general strikes, says government’s neoliberal economic ideology is trumping pragmatism
The government’s neoliberal economic policy should be dropped in favor of price caps and taxes on higher earners, says Czechia’s president
Multicultural Paris neighborhood celebrates Marine Le Pen’s defeat
France’s immigrant population provided a big boost for Macron
Macron-Le Pen debate highlights political importance of social issues
Putin, immigration, and social issues dominated the French presidential debate

Grand Mosque of Paris urges Muslims to vote for Macron and defeat Le Pen
France’s growing Muslim population is being urged to vote for Macron on Sunday
‘I would like a mother of the French!’ — Model and politician Delphine Wespiser endorses Le Pen for presidency
“Today, people have the right to vote for someone other than Emmanuel Macron,” states the former Miss France
Macron struggles to respond to death of Jérémy Cohen, the new symbol of France’s out-of-control crime problem
The shocking case was brought to the public’s attention by Éric Zemmour, who had already met with the victim’s father
55% of French agree with ‘remigration ministry’ concept proposed by Zemmour
Most French would back a theoretical ministry in charge of the expulsion of illegal foreigners, delinquents, and criminals
Zemmour says Macron’s immigration policies have led to murder, eliciting chants of ‘killer Macron’ at campaign rally
With dramatic cases of migrant murders often dominating the French headlines, Zemmour’s calls to end mass immigration have struck a chord in France
French democracy a joke? Marine Le Pen forced to suspend her presidential election campaign due to ‘insufficient signatures’
Eric Zemmour has also admitted that it is “quite possible” that he will not obtain the 500 signatures required

Czechia must change the European policy of ‘bragging,’ says Czech PM in an interview
The Czech prime minister called for an EU-US summit to be held in Czechia during the country’s EU presidency
Poll shows Macron would win French election, with Le Pen in second
Zemmour is like a cuckoo that takes over Le Pen’s voters, says vice president of the Harris Interactive poll agency
Czech president commits to approving government’s amended pandemic law
President Zeman committed to signing the legislation once approved by the Senate, but only with the proposed amendments
French presidential candidate calls for criminals to be stripped of citizenship in bid to ‘clean up neighborhoods’
“It’s time to ‘pressure clean’ the stain of gangs and drug dealers from France,” vows Pécresse as she talks tough on crime
Czech PM reveals what the country needs from its next president
We need a personality who respects the nature of parliamentary democracy and the constitution, says Fiala
Czechia: Poll shows Babiš would win first round of presidential elections
Andrej Babiš now has the support of 26.5 percent of respondents, followed by General Petr Pavel with 15.5 percent
Czechia: Babiš says he might run for president
Bookmakers see Babiš as the biggest favorite in the presidential elections
Babiš: Zeman would like me to run for president
The Czech PM added that his movement wants to have a candidate for the presidential elections, in any case
Skepticism towards the EU is growing in France
“Our constitutional order should take precedence over European law,” says one politician
France: Young conservative activists back Zemmour for president, with many of them from a party that openly condemns him
Among young conservative Republican activists, Eric Zemmour is seen as a star, but the leaders of the party want to keep their distance from the famed French commentator and author
Macron would face Zemmour in upcoming French election: poll
The presidential election in France in May could significantly differ from the second round of the last elections
France’s former Brexit negotiator, Michel Barnier, is ridiculed over his spectacular U-turn on immigration and national sovereignty
The former EU commissioner is the symbol of European conservatism’s decline
Everyone understands that Le Pen will never win, claims Éric Zemmour
Zemmour could end up tanking Le Pen’s chances in France’s upcoming elections with his presidential run, but he is widely seen as having no shot at winning either
Marine Le Pen – Macron’s best guarantee to win in 2022? Commentary
While Marine Le Pen is currently the only political leader in a position to bring some real change in France, she is not a real conservative and her chances in next year’s presidential elections look more slim than ever.
France gravitates towards the right
Zemmour would receive 5.5 percent in presidential elections
Fears of fraud: French Senate rejects Macron’s push for early voting in 2022 presidential election
The Senate committee brought up fraud concerns
Kamala Harris accused of stealing a story directly from Martin Luther King
The story aroused a wave of criticism and ridicule
Trump can still win a 2nd term and here is how, explains Polish professor
To paraphrase quote by Mark Twain: “The rumors of Donald Trump’s death have been greatly exaggerated,” writes professor of American studies Grzegorz Górski, who is also a lawyer and rector of Jagiellonian College in Toruń
Opinion: Now the real show of Donald Trump begins
In the case of election defeat, a man with showman abilities such as Trump has a bright future ahead of him, writes wpolityce.pl culture columnist Łukasz Adamski
Dead man William Bradley votes in Michigan presidential election as voter fraud concerns rise
At least three voters were born around 1900

Czechia withdraws ambassador to Belarus, joins other EU nations like Poland, Germany and Latvia
Other EU countries, such as Germany, Estonia, and Latvia, have also decided to withdraw their ambassadors
The EU embraces Poland’s ‘Marshall Plan’ for Belarus
EU leaders at a special summit in Brussels approved a Polish economic aid plan for Belarus that aims to support democratic changes in that country.
Lukashenko’s secret presidential inauguration must force the West’s hand
If Europe does not act now, it might end up having to acknowledge Lukashenko’s presidency, writes the head of the foreign desk of Rzeczpospolita daily Jerzy Haszczyński
Polish journalist: Trump can tap into grievances of White America like he did in 2016 to win reelection
Trump may win the presidency once again if he can convince suburban America that he can protect them from anarchy
PM Babiš calls for repeat presidential election in Belarus

The West won’t save Belarus
On Belarus, the West has to choose between sacrificing its interests or values, but since it is not prepared to do either it will not do anything, argues Jędrzej Bielecki in Polish dally Rzeczpospolita.
Protests in Minsk orchestrated from Czechia, Poland, and the UK, claims Lukashenko
The Belarusian president talks about alleged calls
Solidarity veteran: Protests in Belarus will snowball
Could this be the end for Lukashenko? Protests will continue but there are also risks ahead if Belarus is pushed into the arms of Moscow
‘Wave of repression to continue’, says Belarusian opposition activist
Opinion: Polish opposition has learned nothing from yet another election loss
KO seems hellbent on continuing “total opposition” approach
Poland’s supreme court upholds presidential election results
President Andrzej Duda will be sworn in for a second term on Aug. 6
George Soros pours record $50 million into 2020 US presidential elections to take down Donald Trump
Soros has given Democrats an incredible amount of money in an effort to put Joe Biden in the White House
Polish opposition candidate Trzaskowski finally visits Duda in the Presidential Palace
Opinion: PiS needs a strong identity or it will collapse faster than most think
Gaining support of the youth is fundamentally important
World leaders congratulate Andrzej Duda on re-election
British, Hungarian and US leaders congratulate Duda
Zybertowicz: Shocking that so many Poles voted for a candidate who did not have a single Polish flag during election night
Trzaskowski showed indifference towards his country
Poles chose their president and leader of the opposition during elections
Time for Duda to rebuild Poland
Andrzej Duda wins re-election
Duda remains in office after a close fight
Michał Rachoń: Duda’s result is phenomenal
Duda receives most votes for re-election in Polish history
Expert: During unstable times the victory of an anti-government candidate is dangerous for society
Government conflict could lead to paralysis of the state
Opinion: Croatian patriots are eagerly awaiting Duda’s re-election
Croatia admires what PiS has undertaken in last five years
Duda: I want a Poland that protects the weak and doesn’t fear the strong
The president is fighting for re-election
Belgian Professor: German media are trying to “help Poles make the right” choice in elections
German news outlets are swaying opinion
Poll: Duda in the lead but Trzaskowski is catching up
Elderly voters may decide outcome of Sunday’s second round
Opinion: Poland would not survive a third round of elections
Poles risk the destruction of their democracy
Two candidates and two separate TV “debates”
Duda answered questions in Końskie and Trzaskowski in Leszno
By refusing to debate on public television, Trzaskowski shows he is afraid of risks
Duda’s opponent proves that he cannot undertake challenges
Duda: Fakt’s front page will go down in the dark history of Poland’s press
Fakt falsely suggests that President Duda is a pedophile
Duda: Civic Platform (PO) government conducted a “policy of mediocrity and of stuffing the pockets”
Duda on course to win second round of presidential elections
March of Independence Association to Civic Platform: “We will not forget!”
Let the election battle commence!
Polish presidential election: A time of political miracles is ahead of us
Will the 2020 elections yield better results?

PM Morawiecki: Pandemic under control, go out and vote!
Opinion: How did PiS overcome the hesitance of Poles to take part in the elections?
Could the turnout record at the 1995 elections be beaten?
Analysis: Numbers not looking good for Trzaskowski heading into second round
Even Gazeta Wyborcza says that Trzaskowski faces steep climb
Poland’s “safe elections” see record turnout despite pandemic
Voting stations were equipped with necessary health measures
Duda wins first round of presidential elections in Poland
The chances of Duda winning second round are looking good
Poll: President Duda maintains support while his main rival takes a hit
Poll shows Rafał Trzaskowski has dropped 5 points
America sees Poland as a stable and loyal partner in Europe, says former Polish foreign minister
Former Polish FM Witold Waszczykowski believes that the good interpersonal relations between Trump and Duda are encouraging for the American administration and investors
Poland: President Duda may still win in the first round of elections
President Andrzej Duda’s campaign is gaining steam as his opponent falters
President Duda is key to Poland exiting crisis, says PM Morawiecki
PM Mateusz Morawiecki said that Duda has taken good care of the Polish economy and will continue doing so
Poland election 2020: Rafał Trzaskowski lies twice about the same issue in 30 seconds
The opposition’s main candidate for president lied he had not been an MP in 2016 and that he had not voted against lowering the retirement age
Polls show President Duda ahead in first round but not in run-off
Race tightening, projected turnout increasing
In presidential debate, liberal opponent falters: opinion
Trzaskowski loses temper, Duda keeps cool, writes Michał Karnowski
Every major Polish presidential candidate is against mandatory migrant quotas
Although every major candidate came out against migrant quotas, there were many differing views on how the migration crisis should be handled
President Duda: The last 5 years have been good for Poland
Andrzej Duda, seeking reelection as president, promotes his and the government’s record over the last five years
Poles reject LGBTQ demands, including same-sex marriage, civil partnerships and adoption rights: poll
Poland: President Duda cites Saint John Paul II amid LGBT controversy
Donald Tusk is the biggest liar in Polish political history, says President Duda
Duda calls Tusk “chicken” for not running in the election himself and instead hiding behind proxy candidates
Polish president warns LGBT is an ideology that erodes traditional family values
Polish President Andrzej Duda said of LGBT that “behind a facade of tolerance hides deep intolerance towards all those who reject it”.
How the leader of the Polish People’s Party lost his chance to lead the opposition
PSL’s Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz blew his chances of leading the opposition when he refused to support presidential elections in May
President Duda is regaining lost ground: commentary
Poland’s presidential elections likely set for June 28 after Duda signs bill into law
Speaker of the Sejm Elżbieta Witek is expected to announce the election date on Wednesday
Belarus: Thousands of people protest arrest of opposition leader
According to experts, this is the opposition’s largest mobilization in 11 years
Poland: President Duda’s poll lead narrows in race for president
Duda remains well in the lead for the Polish presidency but his main opposition rival is now gaining
Poland’s opposition is planning a coup
Opposition politicians want to prevent the election for president so that the speaker of the opposition-controlled Senate can become head of state
Kaczyński: Polish presidential election must be held by June 28
The leaders of the ruling Law and Justice bloc stand together to demonstrate their unity and determination to hold the presidential election by June 28
Poland: Opposition attempts to again delay presidential election sends tensions to boiling point
Speaker of the Lower House (Sejm) accuses the speaker of the second chamber (Senate) of deception
Polish Senate is playing with fire by blocking presidential election
The latest attempt by the Senate to delay the election is dangerous, irresponsible, and should be resisted, argues Jacek Karnowski
Poland could become vassal of Brussels if Trzaskowski wins election, warns former defense minister
Poland could abandon its US alliance and become submissive to Brussels if new opposition candidate wins
Poland: Duda maintains his lead in new poll but chances to win in first round are slim
PO’s Rafał Trzaskowski is regaining the ground lost by Małgorzata Kidawa-Błońska
Poland’s opposition candidate threatened journalists, but will the EU act?
Poland will most likely have presidential elections on June 28
The government and the opposition have agreed that the elections should take place as quickly as possible
The outcome of the Polish presidential is no longer certain: opinion
If Andrzej Duda is to win, then PiS must reach out to the voters with new ideas and language in this rapidly changing political environment, writes Igor Janke
Who will decide the future of Poland?
An entire script of countless provocations has been prepared by the opposition for the presidential campaign
Szymon Hołownia is the new hope of the liberal establishment: opinion
The Polish liberal establishment is shifting support to use the “independent” Hołownia for their own goals
Poland: Both traditional and postal voting now available for upcoming presidential elections
The decision to abandon elections conducted solely through postal voting is a rational one which will avoid a political catastrophe, writes Tomasz Pietryga
Poll: If Polish elections took place on May 10, President Duda wouldn’t have won in the first round
A survey shows an increase in support for independent Szymon Hołownia
Poland: Kaczyński says United Right’s strength lies in its diversity
The leader of Law and Justice (PiS) believes that although there might be internal conflicts in the future, the coalition will continue to work for the good of Poland
Gowin calls his compromise with Kaczyński “Poland’s success”
The compromise is based on the assumption that Supreme Court will invalidate the election if the voting is not to take place on Sunday
Poland postpones presidential elections
Jarosław Kaczyński and Jarosław Gowin have come to an agreement that will preserve the government majority and ensure elections within two to three months