Poland's pro-EU parties gain their first victory by electing their candidate for the post of Speaker of the Lower House of Parliament in the first session since October's general election. Szymon Holownia, leader of the Poland 2050 movement, won a vote that is widely regarded as a litmus test for the three parties bidding to form a government and oust the conservative and populist Law and Justice (PiS) party. IMAGES AND SOUNDBITES