Poland's Right-Wing Surge Rattles Europe

Poland's hard-right Confederation party, which has been gaining popularity, held its campaign convention with a rock concert-like atmosphere, aiming to energize voters and downplay extreme views. The party advocates for lower taxes, less regulation, and an anti-European Union and anti-Ukraine foreign policy. Confederation's rise has altered Poland's relationship with Ukraine, with the party criticizing the lack of gratitude for Poland's support and causing tensions between the two countries. While the party's poll numbers have fallen as the government moved closer to their position, there is speculation that Confederation could become a coalition partner in the next government, potentially pushing Poland further to the political right and weakening its support for the Western alliance defending Ukraine.