Polish president proposes law jailing officials who question his powers
The government condemned his “autocratic” plans.
Poland’s New Hope and Empire Strikes Back parties merge in attempt to sidestep electoral law
The manoeuvre is part of an attempt by one of Poland’s main far-right groups to circumvent a court decision.
Poland, Germany, France, Italy and UK to jointly develop low-cost air-defence systems
The programme aims in particular to “prevent potential aggression by Russia”.
Plans for new Muslim prayer centre in Polish city stir controversy
The group behind the plans say they will meet the needs of Kraków’s growing Muslim community.
Poland tightens cybersecurity rules targeting non-NATO suppliers
“High-risk” vendors from countries such as China will be barred from sectors of the economy deemed crucial to the functioning of the state.
Polish government introduces healthier food and vegan options in school canteens
Schools must serve fried food no more than twice a week, cook using seasonal and local products, and include fruit or vegetables in meals.
Poland ends special status of Ukrainian refugees
The new law ends the measures put in place when millions of Ukrainian refugees arrived in 2022.
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