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With the rise of the Law and Justice party, and collapse in Civic Platform's support, Poland's parliament is no hotbed of pro-EU feeling (Photo: Polish Ministry of Foreign Affairs)

Poland's disoriented EU policy

Poland's political landscape has been in flux since 2015, reflecting a mindset shift by a disillusioned population. Its declining democratic credentials have sparked a growing distance with the rest of the European Union.

And there is scant sign that bridges will be built any time soon.

While outside observers fret about Poland's centralisation of power, many Poles remain hopeful that the government will deliver social benefits.

As illustrated by the

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Matthew is EUobserver's Opinion Editor. He joined EUobserver in June 2018. Previously he worked as a reporter for The Guardian in London, and as editor for AFP in Paris and DPA in Berlin.

With the rise of the Law and Justice party, and collapse in Civic Platform's support, Poland's parliament is no hotbed of pro-EU feeling (Photo: Polish Ministry of Foreign Affairs)

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Matthew is EUobserver's Opinion Editor. He joined EUobserver in June 2018. Previously he worked as a reporter for The Guardian in London, and as editor for AFP in Paris and DPA in Berlin.

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