In our new podcast, Notes from Poland's editor-in-chief Daniel Tilles speaks with deputy editor-in-chief Alicja Ptak about her research into how four contentious issues - migration, women’s rights, Jewish heritage and LGBT+ rights - have played out in 19 smaller towns and cities in Poland.

They discuss how national far-right talking points are being imported into smaller towns, how these issues are covered and contested at the local level, and what this all means ahead of next year's parliamentary elections.

This conversation was based on a report produced as part of Notes from Poland’s new bespoke service offering our expertise to clients.

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This week, Notes from Poland editor-at-large Stanley Bill talks about Donald Tusk’s current Polish government with Daniel Tilles, editor-in-chief of the Notes from Poland website.

They discuss the government’s record since coming to power in December 2023, the reasons for its falling popularity, including the failure to deliver on key election promises, and ongoing controversies over rule of law.

Also take a look at our previous podcast about the Polish government’s controversial new migration strategy with deputy interior minister Maciej Duszczyk.

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This week, Notes from Poland editor-at-large Stanley Bill talks about the Polish government’s controversial new migration strategy with deputy interior minister Maciej Duszczyk.

They discuss accusations of a "nativist" shift in migration policy among mainstream liberals in Poland and across Europe; the Tusk government's proposals to suspend the right to apply for asylum; the wider transformation of Poland into a major immigration country; and the Polish government's plans to avoid the "mistakes" of Western Europe in the integration of migrants.

Producer: Sebastian Leśniewski

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