"Polish President Grapples with Escalating Political Crisis Amid Arrests and Standoff"
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Polish President Andrzej Duda condemned the late-night arrest of two former ruling party lawmakers at the presidential palace, highlighting the escalating power struggle with the new pro-European government. The standoff underscores the challenge faced by Prime Minister Donald Tusk in dismantling eight years of nationalist rule and unlocking nearly €60 billion in EU aid, with Duda wielding veto power over crucial legislation.
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