Among the roughly 150,000 participants was recently elected President Karol Nawrocki.
Year: 2025
Polish parliament approves increased taxes on alcohol and sweet drinks, but presidential veto looms
The finance ministry has presented the plans as a way to improve Poles’ health but critics say they are simply a revenue-generating measure.
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Far-right presidential candidate investigated over removal of Ukrainian flag from Polish city hall
The stunt has also been criticised by Ukraine’s ambassador to Poland, as well as politicians from Poland’s main ruling party.
Trump meets Polish opposition presidential candidate at White House
Some figures from Poland’s ruling coalition criticised Trump for interfering in the election campaign.
What’s gone wrong for Poland’s presidential frontrunner Trzaskowski? Four theories
Daniel Tilles
Opposition candidate Karol Nawrocki has dramatically reduced the gap in polls over the last month.
US approves $1.33bn air-to-air missile sale to Poland
“This is another step in the great modernisation of the Polish armed forces,” says Poland’s defence minister.
Poland requests “escape clause” from EU fiscal rules to boost defence spending
It is the third member state to take advantage of the newly introduced measure, alongside Germany and Greece.
Fifteenth-century book looted in WW2 returned to Polish museum after turning up at auction
The collection of religious texts, published in the late 1400s, includes works by Thomas Aquinas, Bonaventure, and Nicholas of Błonie.
Three Seas Initiative marks tenth anniversary but Hungary splits over Russia condemnation
TSI is expanding to include two new associate countries – Montenegro and Albania – and two new strategic partners – Turkey and Spain.
Poland promises “appropriate response” to Russian military exercises in Belarus
That response will include “large Polish and NATO exercises in Poland”, says the deputy defence minister.
Polish city plants flowers to tackle wild boar problem
Species such as hyacinths appear to repel wild boars due to their intense scent.
Poland to launch shorter working week pilot programme
Those employed in Poland work on average the third-longest hours in the European Union.
Presidential candidate reports far-right rival to prosecutors for antisemitic remarks during TV debate
Grzegorz Braun talked about the “problem of Judaisation”, meaning that “Jews have far too much say in Polish affairs”.
Poland signs deal with US consortium to continue developing first nuclear plant
Westinghouse and Bechtel were first chosen in 2022 as partners on the 192 billion zloty ($51 billion) project.
