Poland's divisions on display as presidential candidates bicker in a live TV debate

Poland’s weird presidential debate

Contenders in Polish presidential election square off, and absurdity ensues.

Polish presidential candidates meet for chaotic, hastily organised TV debates

Keep our news free from ads and paywalls by making a donation to support our work! Notes from Poland is run by a small editorial team and is published by an independent, non-profit foundation that is funded through donations from our readers. We cannot do what we do without your support. Some of the main candidates in Poland’s presidential elections took part on Friday evening in one or both of two televised debates that were organised at the la…

Poland’s divisions on display as presidential candidates bicker in a live TV debate

Poland's divisions on display as presidential candidates bicker in a live TV debate

Bickering and chaos were on display in a presidential debate in Poland as eight candidates met to discuss existential matters for this country on NATO’s eastern flank — including fears of Russia over its war in Ukraine and concerns about President Donald Trump’s commitment to Europe’s security.

Citizens of the Republic of Poland are a phenomenon - this is how Artur Bartoszewicz reacted to the question about the 250 thousand signatures he had collected. The presidential candidate was outraged by the Graffiti host's comments that he was trying to undermine his declaration. - I am talking about serious matters, you are reducing it to such narratives - he stated. The economist was also asked about one of his proposals - a PLN 700 voucher f…

Dear ones, since the Winter Holidays are coming, which mainly consist of a rather sad and then very cheerful churching, culminating in the consumption of eggs in many Polish homes, we decided to have some intellectual fun and prepared a short list for you of what candidates for the office of president of this country could find in their surprise egg.