The outcome of Poland’s latest presidential election has sent ripples through both domestic and European politics. With the victory of Karol Nawrocki, Poland now faces a period of intensified political polarization, potential stagnation or even reversal of liberal reforms, and growing tensions with the European Union.
The outcome of Poland’s latest presidential election has sent ripples through both domestic and European politics. With the victory of Karol Nawrocki, Poland now faces a period of intensified political polarization, potential stagnation or even reversal of liberal reforms, and growing tensions with the European Union.
In this session, we will explore how the new president’s agenda may reshape Poland’s democratic institutions, challenge judicial independence, restrict media freedom, and consolidate executive power. We will also examine how this political shift could deepen rifts with Brussels over rule-of-law issues, migration policy, and adherence to EU values.
Programme
12:00 Welcome remarks
Speaker: Milosz Hodun, Board Member of the European Liberal Forum
12:15 Discussion on the future of the EU after Polish presidential elections
Speaker: Aleksandra Kot, Member of the Sejm (Nowoczesna)
Speaker: Patryk Wacowiec, Fundacja Liberte
Speaker: Marek Tatała, Free Economy Foundation
Speaker: Mateusz Gwóźdź, Projekt: Polska
13:00 Lunch and networking
14:00 End of the programme