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Satan and the Faithful The Rock Star on the Front Lines of Poland's Culture War

The organization Ordo Iuris is fighting against abortion and homosexuality in Poland. The country's most famous rock star has taken aim at the group in this story of a deeply divided land. By Jan Puhl

The Rock Star on the Front Lines of Poland's Culture War - Jacek Turczyk/ dpa

Rule of Law Brussels Prepares for a Protracted Fight with Poland and Hungary

By vetoing the EU budget, Hungary and Poland have plunged the bloc into a crisis and heaped pressure on Angela Merkel to find a solution. Brussels, though, might have a way to turn the tables.

Brussels Prepares for a Protracted Fight with Poland and Hungary - Francisco Seco / DPA

EU Commission Vice President on the Rule of Law in Europe "The Condition of Hungary's Media Landscape Is Alarming"

For the first time ever, the European Commission is examining the state of rule of law in each EU member state. Věra Jourová discusses weaknesses in Germany and serious concerns elsewhere. Interview Conducted by Markus Becker und Peter Müller

"The Condition of Hungary's Media Landscape Is Alarming" - Justin Jin / DER SPIEGEL

The Price of the Corona Bailout Did European Leaders Cave to Hungary and Poland to Reach a Deal?

Despite undermining the rule of law in their countries, the leaders of Poland and Hungary were spared when the EU pushed through its landmark coronavirus recovery package. Now, it’s up to the European Parliament to decide whether it wants to increase the pressure. By Markus Becker, Peter Müller, Maximilian Popp und Severin Weiland

Did European Leaders Cave to Hungary and Poland to Reach a Deal? - Gabriel Kuchta / Getty Images

Poland's Culture War Political Attacks Against Gays and Lesbians Are Symbolic of Divided Nation

Towns and cities in eastern Poland have been mobilizing against the LGBT+ community for some time. The culture war is an indicator of just how divided the country has become. By Jan Puhl

Political Attacks Against Gays and Lesbians Are Symbolic of Divided Nation - ZUMA / SPLASHNEWS

The Spread of Coronavirus Eastern Europe Prepares for the Inevitable

Many countries in Eastern Europe are taking drastic measures to slow the spread of COVID-19 -- in part because their health-care systems may not be up to the task. By Jan Puhl

Eastern Europe Prepares for the Inevitable - Czarek Sokolowski/ AP

The PiS Dynasty Kaczynski Party in Control Ahead of Polish Vote

The right-wing party PiS is heading for another election victory in Poland. To ensure as large a majority as possible, Jaroslaw Kaczynski is seeking to target more moderate voters, but he hasn't forgotten his party's core nationalist supporters. Von Jan Puhl

Kaczynski Party in Control Ahead of Polish Vote - Piotr Malecki/ DER SPIEGEL

Interview with Poland's Foreign Minister 'Our Losses Were Much Bigger'

Poland is currently regarded as the EU's problem child. The country's national-conservative government refuses to deal with the refugee issue and it continues to undermine the rule of law. In an interview, Foreign Minister Czaputowicz explains why Warsaw is once again demanding war compensation from Germany. Von Markus Becker

'Our Losses Were Much Bigger' - epa

Wrangling over Warsaw EU Considers Funding Cuts for Eastern Europe

The European Commission is considering linking member-state subsidies to adherence to the rule of law, a step aimed at bringing a handful of Eastern European countries back into line. But the proposal also threatens to deepen the current rift in Europe. Von Markus Becker, Peter Müller, Christoph Schult und Jan Puhl

EU Considers Funding Cuts for Eastern Europe - Agencja Gazeta/Slawomir Kaminski via REUTERS

Interview with Poland's Prime Minister 'Europe Has Run Out of Gas'

In an interview, new Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki discusses his country's reputation problems, EU proceedings against Warsaw, Poland's controversial refugee policy and the heated debate over history. Von Jan Puhl

'Europe Has Run Out of Gas' - Piotr Malecki / DER SPIEGEL

Substantial Risk NATO Grapples with Serious Organizational Shortcomings

In a secret report, NATO warns that it may not be prepared to confront a hypothetical Russian attack. Senior military officers would like to see a return to the command structures used by the alliance during the Cold War. Von Matthias Gebauer, Konstantin von Hammerstein, Peter Müller und Christoph Schult

NATO Grapples with Serious Organizational Shortcomings - CHRISTOF STACHE/ AFP

Rule of Law Merkel Risks Deepening EU Rifts

Violations of EU agreements have become more the rule than the exception and now, German Chancellor Angela Merkel would like to put a stop to the practice. But the move seems predestined to deepen Brussel's dispute with Poland and Hungary. Von Peter Müller und Christoph Schult

Merkel Risks Deepening EU Rifts - Imago Stock

From Paragon To Pariah How Kaczynski Is Driving Poland Away from Europe

Jaroslaw Kaczynski, the most powerful politician in Poland, is the architect of judicial reforms that have drawn massive criticism across Europe. As the Polish government chips away at checks and balances, is it possible the politician could drive the country out of the EU? Von Jan Puhl

How Kaczynski Is Driving Poland Away from Europe - AGENCJA GAZETA/ REUTERS

Interview with Poland's Foreign Minister 'We Want Our Concerns to Be Taken Seriously'

Poland's foreign minister complains that his country has been mistreated by the European Union. SPIEGEL spoke with Witold Waszczykowski about what Warsaw wants, what Warsaw gets and his country's troubled relationship with Germany. Von Jan Puhl

'We Want Our Concerns to Be Taken Seriously' - PIOTR MALECKI

Democracy in Europe EU Commissioner Pushes for Hard Line on Poland

The EU has been unable to find an effective lever to combat the flouting of democratic values in Poland and Hungary. In an interview with SPIEGEL ONLINE, Justice Commissioner Vera Jourová proposes cutting funding to the countries. Von Markus Becker

EU Commissioner Pushes for Hard Line on Poland - Czarek Sokolowski/ AP

Angry Majority Poland after a Year of Populist Rule

The national-conservative Law and Justice party has been in power in Poland for a year. Its anti-EU message has resonated in the country even though leaving the bloc isn't really an option. State control, meanwhile, is expanding. Von Ralf Hoppe und Jan Puhl

Poland after a Year of Populist Rule - KACPER PEMPEL/ REUTERS

A Polish Putin Autocratic Power Grab Accelerates in Warsaw

Poland's national-conservative government was quick to sideline the country's high court. Now, Jaroslaw Kaczynski and his party have their sights set on complete control of the state. Von Jan Puhl

Autocratic Power Grab Accelerates in Warsaw - KACPER PEMPEL/ REUTERS

Lurching Right The Escalating Fight for Poland's Future

The new government in Warsaw is transforming Poland into a nationalist, anti-Western and arch-Catholic country. Now, though, a protest movement is forming, made up of leftist activists, journalists and even a former prime minister. Von Jan Puhl

The Escalating Fight for Poland's Future - KACPER PEMPEL/ REUTERS

European Council Head Tusk 'I Am Public Enemy No. 1' in Poland

Polish European Council President Donald Tusk has said little about the constitutional crisis in his home country. But during a closed-door meeting at the European Parliament on Tuesday, he did little to hide his views. Von Peter Müller

'I Am Public Enemy No. 1' in Poland - Ian Langsdon/ dpa

An Attack on Democracy? Worries over Poland Mount in Brussels and Berlin

From the courts to the media, Poland's new government has passed a number of new reforms that have the EU concerned about creeping autocracy. Complaints thus far have fallen on deaf ears in Warsaw, triggering calls for firmer action from Brussels. By SPIEGEL Staff

Worries over Poland Mount in Brussels and Berlin - Radek Pietruszka/ dpa

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