Poland votes this weekend in election seen as a test for democracy
by editors@theworld.org (Orla Barry ) from The World: Latest Stories on (#6XMBA)
Poland's presidential election this weekend is more than just a vote - it's a pivotal moment for the country's democracy. At stake is the future direction of Poland, with voters choosing between two starkly different candidates: a right-wing populist opposing abortion and LGBTQ rights, and a pro-European liberal who has marched in Warsaw's pride parade. The World's Europe correspondent, Orla Barry, reports on what's shaping up to be a defining political showdown.