Aleks Szczerbiak
Without a government record to defend, Sławomir Mentzen has challenged the duopoly that has dominated Polish politics.
Month: March 2025
Poland only has enough supplies to fight war “for a week or two”, says security chief
His remarks have been criticised by a deputy defence minister, who says they are not true and will be exploited by Poland’s enemies.
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Polish opposition blame death of Kaczyński associate on prosecutors who questioned her days earlier
Barbara Skrzypek was questioned regarding alleged wrongdoing involving a firm linked to Kaczyński.
Poland’s ongoing rule-of-law crisis explained
Jakub Jaraczewski
The situation may take years to resolve.
Polish presidential frontrunner pledges to sign bills on contraception, Silesian and constitutional court
The legislation has previously been blocked by incumbent President Andrzej Duda.
Ukrainian immigrants have “positive impact on Poland’s GDP and budget”, finds report
There are around 1.5 million Ukrainians in Poland, making them by far Poland’s largest immigrant group.
Poland launches programme offering internships to diaspora
The “Poland. Business Adventure” scheme will also be open to people who demonstrate a particular interest in Poland.
Man charged with setting fire to Warsaw store as part of Russian sabotage campaign in Poland
The Belarusian is accused of undertaking a terrorist act on behalf of foreign intelligence.
Poland launches campaign to raise awareness of Polish achievements
A recent poll showed that 20% of Poles feel ashamed of their country, up from 14% in 2010.
Poland to add civil defence elements to school PE classes
“In these difficult times, the ability to cope with difficult situations is very much needed,” says the education minister.
Polish constitutional court leading “frontal attack on EU legal order”, finds CJEU advocate general
The Polish court accused the EU official of “blatant encroachment on [its] exclusive competences”.
Swiss man reunited with kidnapped dogs in Poland after international police operation
The kidnappers initially demanded a ransom of one million Swiss francs for the return of the pets.
President vetoes Polish ruling coalition’s bill changing how presidential election would be validated
The ruling coalition argues the measure is necessary to ensure there will be no legal doubts over the election result.
Incoming US ambassador warns Trump will retaliate to Poland’s proposed big tech tax
Thomas Rose called the proposed tax “not very smart” and warned that “President Trump will reciprocate”.
