Poland
Since taking power in 2015, a coalition led by the populist, socially conservative Law and Justice (PiS) party has exerted significant political influence over Poland's state institutions and damaged the country's democratic progress. Recent years have seen an increase in nationalist and discriminatory rhetoric.
Nations in Transit — Poland Country Report
Poland is categorized as a Semi-Consolidated Democracy in the Nations in Transit 2023, Freedom House's annual study on the state of democracy in the region stretching from Central Europe to Central Asia.
Freedom in the World — Poland Country Report
Poland is rated Free in Freedom in the World 2023, Freedom House's annual study of political rights and civil liberties worldwide.
News & Perspectives on Poland
In Ukraine and Neighboring Countries, Democracy Activists Are Prepared for a Long Struggle
Perspectives
June 9, 2022
NEW REPORT: Regional Autocrats Exploiting Instability, Expanding Power from Central Europe to Central Asia
Press release
April 20, 2022
Capturing Democratic Institutions: Lessons from Hungary and Poland
Testimony and remarks
November 3, 2021
NEW REPORT: Attacks on Democracy Intensify as Autocracy Spreads in Europe and Eurasia
Press release
April 28, 2021
