2019 marked the 30th anniversary of the restoration of the Senate in Poland.
Over time its position and perception in the constitutional system has changed. From the
acclaimed symbol of democratic transformation, the Senate has turned into a puzzling
second chamber, with no real use. The rationale for its continued existence is becoming more
and more questionable. In its current form, the Senate is an example of an unnecessary
second chamber.
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