Poland needs democrtatic election procedures

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?

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?

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...

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

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...

Functioning democracy needed in Poland

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...

Ukraine: Kowal, polish observer, about election

Sunday, 17 January 2010 20:36

Bogumił Kolmasiak talks with a deputy of L&J for European Parliament, former vice Foreign Minister and a leader of polish observers of ukrainian presidential election, Paweł Kowal.Bogumił Kolmasiak: What are moods among Ukrainians? Can resignation be seen? Is there a se ... Read more...

Exit polls: Janukowycz wins, Tymoszenko comes second

Sunday, 17 January 2010 19:16

According to two independent exit polls, Wiktor Janukowycz comes first in presidential election in Ukraine, Julia Tymoszenko comes second.Following ICTV's exit poll Janukowycz gains 35,06% backup whereas Tymoszenko - 25,72%.Following National Exit Poll consortium, Januk ... Read more...

Kamiński: election in Ukraine will come to an end in court

Sunday, 17 January 2010 16:30

Mariusz Kamiński, L&J's observer of ukrainian election, said, that election is passing calmly. He doesn't expect any surprises. In electoral stuffs of both Janukowycz and Tymoszenko, calmness and confidence of entering the second round reign. Current president has no ch ... Read more...