‘God, honour, fatherland’: Independence Day march shows Poland’s polarisation

On Poland's independence anniversary, a significant nationalist march highlighted political tensions and societal divisions. Participants expressed concerns over the influence of the government on independent institutions, particularly the Constitutional Tribunal. The ongoing power struggle between President Karol Nawrocki and Prime Minister Donald Tusk reflects broader societal splits, with citizens divided between right-wing supporters and Tusk's Civic Coalition. These protests occur in the context of upcoming parliamentary elections next year.