
Poland joining 20 largest world economies, IMF figures show
Poland’s GDP is overtaking Switzerland’s to become the 20th largest in the world.

Polish opposition politicians to stand trial accused of violating ban on holding office
If found guilty, Mariusz Kamiński and Maciej Wąsik could face up to five years in jail.

Polish brewery with 700-year tradition closed by Heineken-owned Żywiec Group
Żywiec cited “a declining beer market and rising costs and taxes” for its decision to shut down the Namysłów brewery.

Poland asks UK to “accelerate extradition” of opposition-linked suspect
The suspect’s lawyer accusing the foreign minister of “attempting to politically influence the decision of an independent court”.

US has confirmed continued presence of troops in Poland, says defence minister after Hegseth meeting
The talks “reaffirmed the allied commitments between the US and Poland”, says Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz.

Poland detains man trying to cross border with Soviet driving licence
He has been referred to court for using a document from a country that has not existed for over 30 years.

Unidentified drones disrupt Dutch troops during NATO exercises in Poland
The incident coincided with communication disruptions among troops.
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EDITOR’S PICKS

Why Poland is clinging onto coal, despite the economic and environmental costs
Alicja Ptak
Poland’s energy transition is being held back by its legacy as a major coal producer and political inaction.

Poland’s school homework ban remains divisive one year on
Anna Gmiterek-Zabłocka
Critics says the policy was rolled out too quickly, limited teachers’ autonomy, and has not helped pupils.

The “growing frustration” driving Poland’s record youth turnout
Daniel Tilles & Andżelika Cibor
Young Poles vote at a higher rate than older ones, bucking the international trend.
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QUOTE OF THE WEEK
“Poland will not support the climate goal for 2040 as proposed by the European Commission.”
Poland’s climate minister Paulina Hennig-Kloska.