Poland's PiS prepares 'failsafe' for October election

Poland's ruling Law and Justice (PiS) party doesn't shy away from the authoritarian playbook to secure their power.

While the battle with the European Commission over the rule of law rages on, PiS is discreetly trying to tweak electoral law in their favour.

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