A Populist Stronghold Solidifies in Europe

Polish Commisson: President Duda Set to Win Election

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By Michael Winfrey

July 13, 2020 at 10:18 AM UTC

Europe may have just lost one of its last best chances to bring the continent’s nationalist forces to heel.

Polish President Andrzej Duda’s narrow victory in yesterday's election is poised to cement the transformation of the European Union’s largest eastern member under the Law & Justice Party.