Polish Police Arrest Fugitives in Presidential Palace, Escalating Standoff Between Government and Opposition
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Polish police arrested two fugitive politicians who took refuge in the presidential palace after being convicted of abuse of power.
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The arrests escalate a standoff between the new government led by PM Tusk and the previous conservative ruling party Law and Justice.
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President Duda, aligned with Law and Justice, welcomed the fugitives into his palace as police tried to arrest them.
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PM Tusk accused Duda of obstructing justice and creating instability after Law and Justice's election defeat.
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The dispute centers on the fugitives' convictions for abuse of power which were controversially pardoned by Duda previously.