The enthusiasm also boosted Polish companies, with the blue-chip WIG20 index reaching a new all-time high.
Alicja Ptak
EU “will take into account” Poland’s support for Ukrainian refugees when implementing migration pact
Ursula von der Leyen praised Poland’s “extraordinary solidarity” with Ukraine and noted it is facing “weaponised migration” from Belarus.
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Poland signs €1.5bn arms deal with Sweden as it welcomes incoming NATO ally
“This is equipment that has already proven its worth in combat in Ukraine,” says Poland’s defence minister.
Twenty thousand NATO troops join Dragon 24 exercises in Poland
The exercises are a test of the alliance’s deterrence and defence capabilities, including around the Suwałki Gap.
How much grain is Poland importing from Ukraine and Russia?
Alicja Ptak
Imports from Russia doubled in 2023 while those from Ukraine halved. But the former are still a small fraction of the latter.
Court to re-examine case of rescue dog adopted as organ donor
“The verdict will determine whether homeless animals will be a source of spare parts for other animals.”
Poland one of only two EU countries with positive consumer confidence
Poland has also seen the bloc’s largest rise in consumer confidence over the last year.
Polish diplomats say they were pressured to issue visas to Indians under former government
Another witness reportedly admitted to being involved in visa corruption involving the foreign ministry.
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.
