Law and Justice are changing the election code
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Legislation passed Thursday increases the number of voting precincts and makes transportation to the polling place easier. According to the opposition, the main purpose of the changes is to increase PiS's chances of winning this year's elections.
"This is a rape of the fundamental principles of democracy," PO leader Donald Tusk said.
In his view, there is "increasing speculation" about the possibility of election rigging, hence the announcement of the action to protect against rigging.
According to the Constitution, parliamentary elections are ordered by the president. Four dates are at stake: October 15, October 22, October 28, and November 5.
The latest Kantar Public poll for Gazeta Wyborcza shows that the Civic Coalition and Law and Justice are tied, gaining 31 percent support. According to this survey, the Left, Poland 2050, and the Confederation would still enter the Sejm.
