Aleks Szczerbiak
The departure of one of Tusk’s allies threatens the ruling coalition’s cohesion and stability.
Year: 2025
Poland’s Solidarity trade union wins legal battle for control of iconic logo
The logo has become famous around the world as a symbol of the struggle against oppression.
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New gun permits quadruple in Poland since 2020 amid Ukraine war
Last year saw a record 43,400 permits granted, bringing the total number of licences to 367,000.
Poland to deport 57 Ukrainians and six Belarusians after Warsaw concert trouble
Meanwhile, a Ukrainian pictured at the event holding a nationalist flag has apologised.
“Russia cannot emerge from this war stronger,” warns Polish PM ahead of Trump-Putin meeting
European leaders, including Tusk, issued a joint statement ahead of the Alaska summit, stressing the importance of Ukraine’s involvement in the peace talks.
Police detain over 100 at Belarusian rap concert in Warsaw and investigate Ukrainian nationalist flag
The displaying of the red-and-black flag of the Ukrainian Insurgent Army (UPA) caused anger in Poland.
City becomes first to use Polish AI model to support local administration
Częstochowa will use AI to help write letters, analyse inquiries from residents, and summarise long documents.
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.
What can Poland expect from a Karol Nawrocki presidency?
Aleks Szczerbiak
The new president will destabilise, and act as the centre of resistance to, the government.
New Polish president presents bills to cut income tax for parents and protect farmers
“I am fulfilling another campaign promise,” declared Karol Nawrocki.
New Polish president presents “mega-airport” bill on first day in office
Karol Nawrocki says he wants to ensure the new transport hub is built on time and without being scaled back.
Poland fires head of state agency amid controversy over spending of EU funds
Internet users have this week discovered many cases of apparent spending on luxury items.
Memorial to victims of WWII massacres by Ukrainian nationalists vandalised in Poland
Unknown perpetrators painted the flag of the organisation that led the massacres and a slogan glorifying it.
Government unlawfully fired director of Polish History Museum, finds court
The decision to remove Robert Kostro caused widespread criticism, with some accusing the government of political interference.
