Poland's Election: A Turning Point for Democracy and Youth Empowerment

Poland's parliamentary election saw a record high turnout of over 74%, with women and youth playing a significant role in ousting the right-wing Law and Justice party (PiS) from power. Young voters turned out in large numbers, with 68.8% of voters aged under 29 participating, compared to 46.4% in the previous election. The opposition Civic Coalition won support from the youth, while PiS focused on negative campaigning. Women also played a crucial role, motivated by issues such as abortion rights. The high turnout and strategic voting efforts contributed to the defeat of PiS, and the Civic Coalition is expected to form the next government.