Juliette Bretan
Wojciech Rychlewicz provided Jews with false Catholic baptismal certificates.
Year: 2020
Court punishes driver of van that broadcasts anti-LGBT slogans in Polish cities
Activists and local authorities the ruling could be a precedent.
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The dangers of Poland’s proposed pandemic impunity law
Grzegorz Makowski
The legislation would undermine important legal principles and potentially facilitate corruption.
Polish bishop let priest accused of sex abuse keep teaching children – Vatican orders investigation
The priest remained in his role for eight years after accusations were made, only losing it after media covered the case.
Poland among top three EU countries in closing VAT gap
But experts warn that the coronavirus crisis could undo some of the progress.
Uptake of Covid contact tracing app under 2% in Poland, among the lowest rates in Europe
The app has raised concerns over privacy.
Poland is stronger than at any time since the 17th century, says President Duda
Shared history can help the countries of Central and Eastern Europe cooperate more closely, says Duda.
Minister calls for ban on “LGBT ideology” and gender studies at Polish universities and schools
Poland must prevent the “corruption of young people”, says the minister.
The “Polish Davos” draws to a close: a roundup from the economic forum
A new location, but state-owned firms still to the fore.
Belarusian opposition leader meets Polish PM in Warsaw on first trip abroad since exile
The Polish government has provided a property that can be used by exiled Belarusians.
“There is a problem with the rule of law in Poland,” says ruling party chief
Poland’s courts require further reform, including removing certain judges from the profession, says the ruling party chief.
Poland sets out new climate plan envisioning faster withdrawal from coal
The share of energy produced from coal would drop to 37% by 2030 and 11% by 2040 if the price of EU carbon permits is high.
Drama unfolds for Poland’s theatre scene amid the pandemic
Dariusz Kałan
Many artists warn that restrictions are unfair and theatres could die.
Secret filming on Polish fur farm reveals alleged abuse as ruling party proposes ban on industry
Poland is the third-largest producer of animal fur in the world, but the industry has long faced accusations of mistreatment.
