The elections on October 15 in Poland turned out to be a celebration of civil society due to the highest voter turnout since the beginning of democracy (over 70%).

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.

The programs of the three opposition parties include, among others, restoring the rule of law, democratic institutions, and free public media, maintaining social programs, and increasing economic efficiency through increased investment.

Prof. Stanisław Mocek, Rector of Collegium Civias, rektorat@civitas.edu.pl

16.10.2023