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Polish populist leader Lepper found dead in apparent suicide
05/08/2011 - POLAND

Polish populist leader Lepper found dead in apparent suicide

A former Polish deputy prime minister known for his populist stance was found dead in his Warsaw party office in what police have described as an apparent suicide. Andrzej Lepper (pictured) was 57.
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Polish defense minister quits after crash report
29/07/2011 - POLAND

Polish defense minister quits after crash report

Poland's Defense Minister Bogdan Klich resigned Friday in the wake of a report into the 2010 plane crash that killed President Lech Kaczynski. The report largely blames Polish officials but also points the finger at Russian air traffic controllers.
Poland: a new model for Europe?
16/07/2011 - TALKING EUROPE

Poland: a new model for Europe?

As it takes over the rotating presidency of the European Union, Poland is showcasing its old ambition to become a significant player on the international stage. But does Poland have the means to meet its aspirations?
Poland: a new model for Europe? (part 2)
22/06/2011 - Debate

Poland: a new model for Europe? (part 2)

France 24 brings you the first of a series of special debates as its teams travel across Europe. Today we're in Poland, a country which has gained a lot of confidence since the fall of communism almost 20 years ago. As Poland takes over the rotating presidency of the European Union on July 1st, can it be a diplomatic and economic model for the rest of the EU?
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Poland: a new model for Europe?
22/06/2011 - THE DEBATE

Poland: a new model for Europe?

France 24 brings you the first of a series of special debates as its teams travel across Europe. Today we're in Poland, a country which has gained a lot of confidence since the fall of communism almost 20 years ago. As Poland takes over the rotating presidency of the European Union on July 1st, can it be a diplomatic and economic model for the rest of the EU?
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Mikolaj Dowgielewicz, Polish Minister for European Affairs
22/06/2011 - THE INTERVIEW

Mikolaj Dowgielewicz, Polish Minister for European Affairs

Christophe Robeet meets Mikolaj Dowgielewicz, Polish Minister for European Affairs. They discuss the Greek crisis and its impact on the eurozone, a week or so before Poland takes over the rotating presidency of the EU on July 1st.
Inside Poland
11/06/2011 - TALKING EUROPE

Inside Poland

As Poland takes over the rotating presidency of the EU, we bring you a series of programmes entirely devoted to the Union’s largest Eastern European member. In this show, we ask if Poland’s successful economic model can be applied to the rest of Europe and we meet Maria Seweryn, a popular actress from Warsaw.
Own goal hands France narrow win over Poland
10/06/2011 - FOOTBALL

Own goal hands France narrow win over Poland

France extended their unbeaten run to 10 matches Thursday with a 1-0 win over Poland, courtesy of an own goal by Polish defender Tomasz Jodlowiec.
Polish reputation for football violence could tarnish Euro 2012
08/06/2011 - POLAND

Polish reputation for football violence could tarnish Euro 2012

All being well, the Euro 2012 football championships will kick off in Warsaw in June next year. Poland is hosting the tournament jointly with Ukraine - the first time it will have been held east of the former Iron Curtain. But UEFA has major concerns about the prospect of football hooligans disrupting the tournament.
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Jerzy Buzek, President of the European Parliament
04/06/2011 - TALKING EUROPE

Jerzy Buzek, President of the European Parliament

A former Polish Prime Minister, Jerzy Buzek is the first politician from the former Eastern Bloc to lead the European Parliament. He analyses the priorities of the forthcoming Polish Presidency of the EU and comments on the recent waves of protest in Spain.
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