Debt grew by 19%, marking the second-fastest annual rise after a 28% spike in 2020.
Alicja Ptak
Polish ministry to rename service whose acronym spells swearword
“The fact that the acronym is such an unfortunate word is indeed an oversight.”
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Exclusion of opposition politicians rendered law passed by parliament unconstitutional, finds top court
A deputy speaker of parliament has indicated that they will ignore the constitutional court’s ruling.
Labour inspectorate warns against lifting penalties for unintentionally employing immigrants illegally
The proposed change could “increase the scale of the problem of foreigners illegally staying in Poland”.
Detention of Polish soldiers who fired towards migrants was “fully justified”, says head of military police
Politicians from both the ruling coalition and opposition have criticised the actions of military police and prosecutors.
First hospital fined for refusing to provide abortion under new Polish government rules
Last month the government decreed that healthcare providers who receive public funds are obliged to offer abortions.
Polish government plans 7.6% minimum wage rise in 2025
The proposal has been cautiously welcomed by both business and trade union figures.
Warsaw responds to reports US will redeploy Patriots from Poland to Ukraine
A deputy defence minister assures that Patriot air defence systems will continue to “defend the Polish sky”.
Poland seeks to make school sports facilities available evenings, weekends and holidays
The government has allocated over 300 million zloty (€69 million) to its “Active School” programme.
Schoolchildren “abducted” to attend opposition campaign event, says Polish education minister
An investigation has been launched and the case will be reported to the police.
Polish-Czech coal mine deal having positive environmental effects
An underground barrier installed at Turów mine has resulted in groundwater levels on the Czech side of the border rising.
Polish police at Belarus border ordered to carry guns amid “growing aggression” from migrants
Yesterday a soldier died after being stabbed while attempting to stop migrants from crossing.
Polish justice minister seeks to strip opposition MP of immunity for deleting emails sought by prosecutors
Michał Dworczyk was chief of staff to former PiS Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki.
Automatic lifetime ban for repeat drink drivers unconstitutional, rules Polish constitutional court
Judges found that the measures unjustly restrict the discretion of courts to decide on a punishment for a crime.
