"Polish Opposition's Attempt to Storm Parliament Sparks Constitutional Crisis"

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"Polish Opposition's Attempt to Storm Parliament Sparks Constitutional Crisis"
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Opposition politicians in Poland attempt to storm the parliament as political tensions escalate between President Andrzej Duda and Prime Minister Donald Tusk over the restoration of the rule of law. This comes after the arrest of ex-MPs who were hiding out in Duda's palace, leading to their supporters rallying outside and threatening a hunger strike. Additionally, Polish farmers have resumed blockades at the border crossing with Ukraine, joining hauliers in protest, while the government has reclaimed control of public media, resulting in broadcasters going off the air and opposition MPs barricading themselves in public TV headquarters.

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