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Poland needs democrtatic election procedures

Poland

Administrator Wednesday, 10 March 2010 14:16

Recently Slawomir Sierakowski, Polish left-wing activist, described in the weekly "Przekroj" our Polish political system as "concrete-fenced" for new entrants. The 4 dominant parties receive state subsidies that allow them for large-scale political campaigns. Their oppo ... Read more...

Mr. Sikorski as a President of Poland?

Poland

RasFufu Tuesday, 09 February 2010 14:07

I always regarded Mr. Sikorski as a kind of Washington ally, mainly due to the political leanings of his wife, well established in some Washington circles. Therefore I would be unhappy to see him as a leader. I doubt at his independence.Besides- is Poland a democratic c ... Read more...

Mr. Sikorski as a President of Poland?

Poland

RasFufu Tuesday, 09 February 2010 14:07

I always regarded Mr. Sikorski as a kind of Washington ally, mainly due to the political leanings of his wife, well established in some Washington circles. Therefore I would be unhappy to see him as a leader. I doubt at his independence.Besides- is Poland a democratic c ... Read more...

Functioning democracy needed in Poland

Poland

Administrator Saturday, 30 January 2010 21:59

I observe that we lack working democracy in Poland. Due to the financing mechanisms of Polish politics it is not possible for new parties to enter the closed world of parlimentary politics. There is a financial hurdle for them, connected with state-budget subsidies tho ... Read more...

40 GBP for a money transfer to Poland? No wonder, people prefer to send money by ordinary post...

Poland

Administrator Saturday, 30 January 2010 21:59

Do You remember the funny stories about Polish people sending money to poland in simple letters by ordinary post? Of course, large part of it went "gone". Why many people preferred post to banks? Let us look at the bank fees. 40 quid for a money transfer? Why not? To Co ... Read more...

Next poll: CP still strong

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Bogumił Kolmasiak, translation: AG Tuesday, 12 January 2010 21:45

 Yesturday's poll of SMG/KRC reported on 9% decrease in CP's (pl.: PO) backup. Today, GFK Polonia in report prepared for "Rzeczpospolita" publishes just opposite  data. CP has lost only 1% of backup, and 49% of questioned declare voting on this formation. Law and J ... Read more...