In the “Social Changes in Focus” section, we publish expert opinions by Collegium Civitas faculty. The latest comments include: “Victory of the democratic opposition” by Prof. Stanisław Mocek and “Parliamentary elections – note from the vote counting in Poland (16.10.23, at noon)” by Dr. Katarzyna Iwińska.

“If this year’s elections confirm that voter turnout exceeds 70%, it can be said that the Polish society has indeed learned the lesson of civic rights, which we have been learning for over 25 years, and has come to believe that the voter’s voice matters. This voters’ mobilization certainly has many reasons, but for social researchers, it is a manifestation of civic agency and the need of democracy.” – wrote Dr. Iwińska as the Electoral Commission was still counting votes.  

“The victory of the democratic opposition creates an opportunity to abandon the variant of Hungarian authoritarianism and rebuild Poland’s position in the international arena, especially in the European Union, which will allow the absorption of funds from the National Reconstruction Plan.” – emphasizes Prof. Mocek. 

We invite you to read the full comments available at: https://civitas.edu.pl/en/our-university/social-changes-in-focus

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