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To stem the populist tide, liberals have to avoid falling into the trap of bashing Central Europe.
Around the world, conservative groups have been gaining influence, bolstering the power of right-wing leaders. It is a trend driven not only by older generations but also by the young.
Both Hungary and Poland appear determined to pursue their own nationalist agendas, even if they clash with European values.
Migration from Eastern Europe to Western EU member states is partly driven by the corruption perpetuated by political elites and local oligarchs.
Poland’s politics matters to the EU, because of its size, the way the nation has managed its transition to democracy and, until recently, its outward-looking foreign policy.
If Poland wants to become a serious player in Europe, it needs to move toward a competitive economy and adopt the euro.
Poland is pushing for stable, prosperous, and democratic states in its own neighborhood and beyond.