The move, however, has sparked divisions over healthcare funding.
Alicja Ptak
New Trump tariffs could lower Polish GDP by 0.4%, says Tusk
“A severe and unpleasant blow, because it comes from our closest ally, but we will survive it,” said the prime minister.
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Value of new mortgages in Poland passed 10 billion zloty for the first time in January
The figure was five times larger than in the same month a year earlier.
Thousands of farmers protest in Warsaw against EU climate policies and Ukrainian imports
It was the largest demonstration so far during ongoing protests by farmers in Poland.
Ukraine warns of “retaliatory measures” if Poland does not end farmers’ border blockade
The Ukrainian prime minister waited for the Polish authorities at the border but, as previously announced, did not show up.
Center-right group in Polish ruling coalition submits “compromise” abortion bill to return to pre-2021 law
The group wants to return to the rules from before the controversial constitutional court decision.
Brussels to unlock Poland’s €137 billion of frozen EU funds, announces von der Leyen in Warsaw
She praised the steps taken by Tusk’s government to improve the independence of the judiciary.
Poland to classify Ukraine border crossings as critical infrastructure in response to farmers’ blockade
The move is aimed to reduce problems caused by mass blockades by farmers in protest against Ukrainian agricultural imports and EU climate policy.
Polish farmers’ protests “possibly influenced by Russian agents”, says foreign ministry after pro-Putin banner
The ministry called on the organisers to eliminate the “few initiators” of controversial actions from their movement.
Six Polish opposition MPs punished for clash with parliamentary guards
One more person is due to receive the penalty.
Polish government approves changes to remove political influence over judicial council
Some of the changes, such as taking away the right of citizens to nominate candidates, have been heavily criticised.
Poland’s real wage growth fastest in 16 years
The salary growth was boosted by the record increase in minimum wage.
Zelensky condemns Polish farmers’ protest as “erosion of solidarity”
Ukraine’s interior minister added that the blockade of the border by prostesters “impacts Ukraine’s defence capabilities”.
Kaczyński called to testify in investigation into Pegasus spyware use in Poland
Other witnesses include the two recently jailed and pardoned ex-PiS ministers.
