What does Poland’s election mean for Cameron’s reform plans?

On 25 October 2015, Poles ousted the centre-right coalition government of Civic Platform and the Polish Peasant Party that had been in power for eight years. Law and Justice, which won the electoral race, share many of the concerns of the British government about the current balance of power between member-states and EU institutions. But Mr Cameron should be wary of the party’s transactional style in EU politics. Law and Justice may want to extract some concessions in exchange for its support for his plans. This could hamper prospects for a prompt agreement on a renegotiation package.

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ESO: In Focus: Brexit - The United Kingdom and the European Union http://www.europeansources.info/record/brexit-the-united-kingdom-and-the-european-union/

ESO: Background information: Polish parliamentary election, 2015 http://www.europeansources.info/record/polish-parliamentary-election-2015/

ESO: Background information: What does Law and Justice’s election victory in Poland mean for Europe? http://www.europeansources.info/record/what-does-law-and-justices-election-victory-in-poland-mean-for-europe/

EurActiv, 30.11.15: Poland ready to back Britain’s push for EU treaty change http://www.euractiv.com/sections/uk-europe/poland-ready-back-britains-push-eu-treaty-change-319931

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