POLAND-POLITICS-HISTORY-COMMUNISM

The transcript discusses the political situation in Poland, focusing on the identical twins who hold the positions of President and Prime Minister. Their law aimed at exposing ex-Communist agents was rejected by the Constitutional Court, citing potential threats to civil rights. The law required many professionals to disclose past collaborations with communist secret services or face job loss. The court's decision is a setback for the twins, who had campaigned on anti-communist pledges. Despite this, they plan to introduce a new law to open state archives from the communist era.

What was the main reason the Constitutional Court rejected the law proposed by Poland's president and prime minister?

• It was not approved by the parliament.

• It was not supported by the public.

• It could threaten civil rights.

• It was too expensive to implement.

Who were required to disclose their past collaborations with communist-era secret services according to the law?

• Only journalists

• Only state employees

• Only university teachers

• State employees, university teachers, lawyers, and journalists

What was the lawmaker's reaction to the court's decision?

• He agreed with the court's decision.

• He believed the court made a mistake.

• He decided to withdraw the law.

• He proposed a different law.

What was the political impact of the court ruling on the Kozinski twins?

• It strengthened their political position.

• It increased their support base.

• It had no impact on their political capital.

• It eroded their political capital.

What is the Kozinski twins' plan after the court ruling?

• To propose a new law to open state archives.

• To abandon their efforts to root out communists.

• To appeal the court's decision.

• To focus on other political issues.