‘Poland has not yet perished … we shall prevail'—the most prominent lines of Poland's national anthem—roared from thousands of throats during protests in the central European country in July. They capture well the motivation behind Poles taking to the streets to voice their disagreement with the current government. The Polish experience can teach valuable lessons to a world facing rising populism and nationalism, where ‘strong' leaders exploit traditional views and create authoritarian-like governments once in power.
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