Poland handed budget portfolio in new European Commission
Poland has been handed the European Commission’s budget portfolio in the new team proposed today by President Ursula von…
Why does next year’s Polish presidential election matter so much?
By Aleks Szczerbiak The victory of a government-aligned candidate in next year’s presidential election will remove a major obstacle…
Ukrainian draft dodgers should not get social benefits in EU counties, says Polish foreign minister
Poland’s foreign minister, Radosław Sikorski, has called for European countries to end social benefits for military-age Ukrainian men, saying…
Polish opposition holds protest against “violation of law” by government “representing foreign interests”
Poland’s national-conservative opposition Law and Justice (PiS) party has held a protest outside the justice ministry against what it…
Polish foreign minister duped by Russian pranksters pretending to be former Ukraine president
Poland’s foreign minister, Radosław Sikorski, has become the latest victim of infamous Russian pranksters Vovan and Lexus, who tricked…
Catholic church accuses Polish state of “breaking law, spreading hatred and marginalising religion”
Poland’s Catholic bishops have accused the state authorities of “violating the law”, including by seeking to expand abortion rights,…
Polish opposition politician and wife detained over alleged corruption case
A politician from Poland’s opposition Law and Justice (PiS) party, Ryszard Czarnecki, and his wife have been detained at…
Actions to restore democracy may sometimes “not fully comply with law”, admits Tusk
Prime Minister Donald Tusk has admitted that, in his efforts to restore democracy in Poland, he may sometimes take…
Poland extends exclusion zone on Belarus border after 64% fall in attempted illegal crossings
Poland has extended its exclusion zone on the Belarus border for a further period of three months. The interior…
Poland criticises Germany’s “unacceptable” decision to reinstate border checks
Poland’s prime minister, Donald Tusk, has criticised Germany’s decision to reinstate controls on all of its borders with neighbouring…