The judge is accused of making a 1982 ruling “in line with the repressive policies” of the regime.
Year: 2020
Poland issues EU’s most residence permits to immigrants for third year running
Poland issued almost 725,000 first residence permits to non-EU citizens.
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As he bids for re-election, Poland’s president still struggles to carve out an identity
Dariusz Kałan
Andrzej Duda has struggled to shake off the tag of being Jarosław Kaczyński’s “notary”.
Only re-electing President Duda can keep Poland an “island of freedom”, Kaczyński tells young Poles
The PiS leader also signed a bill aiming to address the gender wage gap.
Government denies that COVID-19 relief package strengthens penalties for illegal abortion in Poland
The “Anti-crisis Shield 4.0” is the fourth such package to cushion coronavirus economic fallout.
Poles flock to allotments during pandemic, sending prices rocketing
Paulina Olszanka and Agnieszka Witkowicz-Matolicz
Poles have gone back to their roots in search of a tiny allotment to call their own.
Record number of Poles register to vote abroad, but face difficulties during pandemic
In six countries Poles will not be able to vote at all due to local restrictions.
Health ministry calls on shops to turn away “selfish” customers not wearing masks
Łukasz Szumowski reminded the public that face-covering rules are still in place.
IKEA launches world’s first sustainable “Home of Tomorrow” in Poland
The concept home aims to inspire people to adopt sustainable alternatives for everyday living
Opposition are “a virus worse than coronavirus”, says Polish president ahead of election
A roundup of campaign news, including Trzaskowski’s memory failure and free fire trucks for small communities.
NfP podcast: Poland’s presidential elections
Stanley Bill talks to political scientist Ben Stanley about the campaign, the candidates, and the wider consequences of the presidential vote.
“People are tired of voting for the lesser evil”: Interview with presidential candidate Szymon Hołownia
Stanley Bill
The former journalist and TV presenter answers questions about his policies and plans for the presidency.
Planned new database of attempted suicides raises privacy concerns in Poland
Plans for a national register of people who have attempted suicide could “violate fundamental rights”.
Opposition candidate sues state TV for “false” news reports attacking him ahead of election
TVP has repeatedly linked Trzaskowski to Soros, “LGBT ideology” and Jewish restitution claims.
