Poland's Largest Political Protest in 30 Years Explained

Visegrad Insight Podcast

Weekly outlook by Miles R. Maftean, Wojciech Przybylski, and Agnieszka Homanska: We unpack how an estimated 500,000 demonstrators have stormed Warsaw and other Polish cities in a unified outcry against the PiS party's escalating authoritarian tendencies. These gatherings, unprecedented since communism's downfall over three decades ago, signal a pivotal moment in Poland's political history. As the tussle between the PiS and PO parties intensifies, we're witnessing a distinct political polarisation. This dynamic threatens to limit the country's political landscape, forcing both right-leaning and left-leaning factions to choose sides in a heated, two-camp arena.

Special guest – Peter Balík (Minister for Investments, Regional Development and Informatization for Slovakia): Live at Globsec, our conversation with Minister Balík provides valuable insights into Slovakia's strategic utilisation of EU funds. In the upcoming months, the interim government will grapple with significant challenges, including the energy crisis and the ripple effects of Ukraine's refugee crisis.