The bill faces a potential veto by President Nawrocki, who has expressed concern over the EU’s SAFE programme.
Alicja Ptak
Polish president vetoes law recognising Silesian as regional language in Poland
Karol Nawrocki argued that Silesian is a dialect, not a language, and said he opposed “creating artificial divisions in our national community”.
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Poland “cannot guarantee” Putin would not be arrested if he flies through Polish airspace to Hungary
In response, Russia accused Poland of making “terrorist” threats.
Poland detains eight suspected of plotting sabotage on behalf of Russia
One of the suspects is accused of sending packages containing explosives to Ukraine, with the intention of detonating them during transport.
Polish parliament approves corporate income tax hike for banks
The finance ministry says the measures are “social justice”, but the banking sector calls them discriminatory.
Parliament approve ban on fur farming in Poland
Poland is the world’s fourth-largest exporter of fur skins.
Polish opposition politicians to stand trial accused of violating ban on holding office
If found guilty, Mariusz Kamiński and Maciej Wąsik could face up to five years in jail.
Polish brewery with 700-year tradition closed by Heineken-owned Żywiec Group
Żywiec cited “a declining beer market and rising costs and taxes” for its decision to shut down the Namysłów brewery.
Unidentified drones disrupt Dutch troops during NATO exercises in Poland
The incident coincided with communication disruptions among troops.
Ukraine grants permission for further exhumation of Polish WWII massacre victims
Over 100 Poles were killed by Ukrainian nationalists in the village of Ugły in 1943 as part of the broader Volhynia massacres.
Exhibition on “ten centuries of Polish Russophobia” opens in Moscow
The display presents a revisionist view of history in keeping with the Kremlin’s narrative.
Polish court rules asylum ban at Belarus border justified and lawful
The judge rejected a complaint by a Sudanese man who was denied the right to claim international protection in Poland.
Poland charges gang accused of issuing fake university documents to allow foreigners to enter EU
Over 1,000 documents were issued to people from Africa, Asia, Latin America and Eastern Europe.
Polish justice ministry outlines new plan to resolve status of illegitimately appointed judges
The plans will help ensure “stability and legal security for citizens”, says the justice ministry.
