Fotyga avoids international observation of general election

"Poland has nothing to hide and our elections are carried out in a democratic way," said Fotyga, adding that the note concerning the planned visit of OSCE observers to Poland was inappropriate. OSCE observers were present during the Presidential elections in France earlier this year and parliamentary elections in Belgium. "I propose that journalists and the whole society unite in order to protect Poland from slander inspired by the opposition," added Fotyga. According to representatives of opposition parties, the announcement made by Fotyga is political stupidity and a scandal. (Gazeta Wyborcza, p.7) A.K.