Warsaw complied with a court order to transcribe into its civil registry a marriage between two men that took place in Germany.
Daniel Tilles
Human rights groups urge Poland to stop facilitating US deportations to Ukraine
“Forcibly transferring Ukrainians into an active war zone shocks the conscience and violates international law.”
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Polish politicians clash over rapid EU membership for Ukraine
The speaker of parliament said Poland would help Ukraine join “as soon as possible”, but even some of his allies pushed back.
Poland charges six with attempting to smuggle drone-making equipment to Russia
If found guilty of violating Poland’s sanctions law, they will be jailed for at least three years.
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The family foundations charting a path for Polish philanthropy [Partner profile]
Poland’s economy has boomed, but philanthropy is still catching up.
Poland’s New Hope and Empire Strikes Back parties merge in attempt to sidestep electoral law
The manoeuvre is part of an attempt by one of Poland’s main far-right groups to circumvent a court decision.
Plans for new Muslim prayer centre in Polish city stir controversy
The group behind the plans say they will meet the needs of Kraków’s growing Muslim community.
Polish president proposes law jailing officials who question his powers
The government condemned his “autocratic” plans.
President vetoes bill reforming judicial body at heart of Poland’s rule-of-law crisis
Karol Nawrocki argued that the measures would simply create even greater “legal chaos”.
Poland bans Chinese cars from military bases and personnel from connecting phones to them
The measures are intended to mitigate security threats relating to the gathering of sensitive data.
EU approves €44 billion in SAFE defence loans for Poland
But the issue has prompted a domestic political dispute.
Polish defence minister cancels “gender training” for soldiers after backlash
The course, titled “human rights and the gender perspective in military operations”, was criticised by the right-wing opposition.
President calls for Poland to seek nuclear deterrent
Karol Nawrocki says it is necessary in the face of an “aggressive, imperial Russia”.
Polish parliament approves legal amnesty for Poles fighting in Ukraine’s armed forces
Serving in a foreign military without consent is normally a crime punishable by up to five years in prison.
