How to contain the crisis and reform the Polish justice system?

The crisis in the rule of law that Poland has witnessed since 2015 must be contained as soon as possible. Any proposal to restore …

Polish Minority Rights and the EU

Polish president, Andrzej Duda, and his close political ally, the Law and Justice Party, PiS, have not been shy of controversies during this last …

Presidential elections in Poland – concentrated or separated power?

Incumbent President Andrzej Duda or Mayor of Warsaw Rafal Trzaskowski? That is the choice facing Polish voters on 12 June, in the second round …

Violations of the rule of law principles in Poland despite recent amendments

On 21 November, public opinion in Poland and the EU was surprised by the ruling Law and Justice’s (PiS) proposal “backtracking on controversial reforms …

Ill-thought legislation in Poland are more important than the cabinet reshuffle

The list of bad changes is long: lowering the retirement age, increased politicisation of the economy, a ban on Sunday trading, a ban on …

Poland on Orbán’s Lap

It is Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán who is to defend the Law and Justice (PiS) government against the consequences of violations of the …

Black Friday for freedom and rule of law in Poland

On 24 November in many places around the world shops and their customers celebrated “Black Friday”, with promotional sales and special offers. This tradition, …

Perspectives for Poland

In the last 25 years, the Polish economy has grown faster than the economies of Western Europe and the US, which enabled a significant …

Populism Index 2017 Summary

The 2017 TIMBRO Authoritarian Populism Index is the only Europe-wide comprehensive study that aims to shed light on whether populism poses a long-term threat …

The Threat of Authoritarianism in the EU

Three of the EU’s most salient values are freedom, democracy, and the rule of law. However, the recent increase in support of authoritarian officials …

Which of Orban’s policies in Hungary are inspiring Kaczynski in Poland?

In 2016 Hungarian prime minister Viktor Orbán received the “Man of the Year” award at the Polish Economic Forum in Krynica. It may seem …

Shadow Economies in the Baltic Sea Region 2015

The Lithuanian Free Market Institute // 25.11.2015
A new report by the Lithuanian Free Market Institute looks at perceptions and prevalence of the shadow …

Shadow Economies in the Baltic Sea Region 2015

Lithuanian Free Market Institute, November 2015
A new report by the Lithuanian Free Market Institute looks at perceptions and prevalence of the shadow economy …

Poland after the elections: the risk of growing state intervention

Marek Tatała // 29.10.2015
The elections held this Sunday 25 October have brought substantial change in the makeup of the Polish parliament. After eight …