Saving Poland’s Democracy
Only Poles can decide their country’s political future, but the world’s democracies must not assume that voters will pull Poland back from the brink of full-blown authoritarianism in this fall's general election. A victory for the ruling Law and Justice party could threaten the foundations of the post-Cold War order in Europe.
NEW YORK – Elections are always high-stakes affairs in countries experiencing democratic backsliding. This was true of Turkey’s recent presidential election – described as “free but unfair.” Likewise, when Poles go to the polls this fall, democracy itself will be on the line.