The Polish election of 2023: mobilisation in defence of liberal democracy
The Polish election of 2023: mobilisation in defence of liberal democracy
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Markowski, Radosław
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2024-05-16
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West European Politics
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7
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47
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1670-1685
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0140-2382
1743-9655
1743-9655
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2024-05-16
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The 2023 election in Poland brought to an end the rule of the Law and Justice (PiS) party. With an extraordinary turnout of 74%, the highest in recent Polish history, 13.2 million voters cast their vote in support of parties other than PiS, with four liberal-democratic parties alone attracting over 11.6 million votes. This shift indicates a departure from the period of selective demobilisation of the liberal-democratic camp and selective overmobilisation of the right-wing camp inclined to protect the traditional-religious world in decline. The campaign deviated from ‘normal politics’, focusing instead on the principles of constitutional democracy, as the 8-year PiS rule marked the erosion of the rule of law. The election itself, while free, was unfair and unequal, attributed to the actions of the outgoing political camp. Paradoxically, however, the camp responsible for these violations failed to secure enough support to form a government. The new government now faces a complex array of challenges. It must restore the constitutional order, manage two electoral campaigns (local and European), and rebuild relationships with the EU as a pivotal objective. It also faces the necessity to foster Western support for Ukraine, which requires careful navigation of domestic and international challenges.
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Elections
Poland
rule of law
democratic backsliding
EU
Poland
rule of law
democratic backsliding
EU
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