Polish president at odds with EU leaders is sworn in for second term

Comments at his swearing-in ceremony echoed one of his key campaign messages, which depicted LGBT rights as a threat to Polish families.

The Government and Andrzej Duda remain popular with many Poles after introducing welfare payments and focusing on national pride.

Poland’s conservative President Andrzej Duda has been sworn in for a second five-year term.

Most opposition parliamentarians and some former leaders did not attend the ceremony to show their disapproval of what they call Mr Duda’s disregard for the constitution during his first term.