Shock Polish election exit polls spark hopes of higher EU climate ambition

Michael Holder
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Former EU Council president Donald Tusk leads Poland's main opposition party | Credit: Donald Tusk / X
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Former EU Council president Donald Tusk leads Poland's main opposition party | Credit: Donald Tusk / X

Two exit polls indicate ruling Law and Justice Party has not won enough seats to form a government, potentially paving way for easing of strained relations with EU on climate policy

Shock exit polls from Poland's elections this weekend suggest the ruling right-wing Law and Justice (PiS) party is set to lose its parliamentary majority, potentially paving the way for an easing of strained...

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