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Digitalization of Political Parties in Poland: Between Law and Practice

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|Apr 2026

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.15290/bsp.2026.31.01.16 | Journal eISSN: 2719-9452 | Journal ISSN: 1689-7404
Language: English, Polish
Page range: 273 - 288
Submitted on: Aug 13, 2025
Accepted on: Dec 13, 2025
Published on: Apr 15, 2026
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services
Publication frequency: 4 issues per year

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