The upcoming presidential election in Poland seems like a rather dull affair. Given Central Europe’s turbulent politics and the rise of Russian influence in the region, that is a wonderful thing.The incumbent, 62-year old Bronislaw Komorowski, nominated by the center-right Civic Platform, is leading in the polls, in spite of his slow-moving election campaign. He is unlikely to win in the first round on Sunday, as that would require an absolute majority of all votes. While the run-off could be tight, it is difficult to imagine a scenario leading to Mr. Komorowski’s defeat.Although the president’s position is largely ceremonial, Mr. …read more
Source: American Enterprise Institute for Public Policy Research