About 190,000 registered candidates are running for local government positions in Poland's upcoming elections, involving the selection of mayors and members of municipal councils and provincial assemblies. This is a significant test for the coalition government led by Prime Minister Donald Tusk, seeking to establish a firm pro-European stance in the nation.
Tusk's appointment signified a shift for Poland, ushering in a new era after eight years of nationalist rule. The government aims to undo judicial reforms critiqued for compromising court independence while advancing women's and minorities' rights.
Tusk emphasizes the importance of his liberal Civic Coalition winning the elections to prevent Poland from reverting to nationalist rule under the Law and Justice party. He stresses the impermanence of values like freedom, human rights, and democracy, urging a strategic defense to avoid regression.
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