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Poland exit polls: PiS party wins most votes but opposition coalition possible (www.theguardian.com)
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In short, by the exit polls:

  • PiS (the current ruling party, right-wing) got the most votes, but cannot rule alone, nor can rule in coalition with the alt-right party Konfederacja by a decent margin (212 mandates total vs. 231 needed to have majority).
  • The opposition parties (center-right Koalicja Obywatelska, center-right Trzecia Droga and leftist Lewica) together have majority. They know they have to make a government together, the question is whether they can overcome their differences. They did suggest strong coöperation during their campaigns.
  • Highest-ever turnout (72%) in the elections.
  • The accompanying referendum (a device to have more funds for promoting ideas by the current ruling party) a total failure (40% turnout—voters had to explicitly opt-out of participation!).
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[–] 15 points 2 years ago

I know I should be more positive about this.

But PiS is still the strongest party. And they did more damage in their years of goverment than can be quickly repaired.

There will be also be no improvement in the EU as now Hungary has Slovakia as a new partner to block every progress.

So one step forward, two steps back as usual.

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