Politics in Poland: It's a Mixed Bag

Is Poland -- a pioneer in putting an end to communism -- lagging behind its neighbors when it comes to democracy? Through negotiating a step-by-step transition in which ex-communists played a part, did Poland surrender the opportunity for a clean break? Governmental instability in the last 15 years...

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Published in:Politique étrangère 2009-10 (3), p.503-515
Main Author: Mink, Georges
Format: Article
Language:fre
Subjects:
Communism
Democracy
Economic Development
Government and politics
Poland
Political Development
Political Integration
Post-communism
Postcommunist Societies
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Summary:Is Poland -- a pioneer in putting an end to communism -- lagging behind its neighbors when it comes to democracy? Through negotiating a step-by-step transition in which ex-communists played a part, did Poland surrender the opportunity for a clean break? Governmental instability in the last 15 years bears witness to this ongoing debate. What does emerge though is that the country's fundamental choices -- economic liberalization & the European option -- have de facto been confirmed by all the successive governments. Adapted from the source document.
ISSN:0032-342X