Donald Tusk pledged to continue his “march for good”.
Daniel Tilles
Exit poll shows win for Tusk’s KO and far-right taking third place in Poland’s EU elections
If confirmed, the results would be the first time PiS has failed to finish first in an election in Poland since 2014.
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Polish concert for troops defending border to feature Las Ketchup and Lou Bega
The defence ministry and state broadcaster TVP have co-organised the event.
“Rising energy prices are cost of EU membership,” says Polish deputy PM
Jacek Sasin pointed to the high costs of EU carbon permits, which are particularly heavy for coal-reliant Poland.
Belarusian KGB used fake Facebook accounts to fuel border crisis with Poland, says Meta
The profiles criticised Poland and accused it of abusing migrants.
EU to toughen asylum rules to help Poland and Baltic states deal crisis at Belarus border
Asylum requests can only be lodged at designated locations and it will be easier to return people whose applications have been rejected.
Prosecutors to investigate firm of deputy minister accused of selling fake treatments for sick children
The politician denies the claims, saying he is the victims of a “perfidious media attack aimed at breaking up the government majority”.
Poland passes law to allow continued ban on journalists and NGOs at Belarus border
A state of emergency had been due to shortly expire, but has now effectively been extended.
Death of pregnant woman in Polish hospital due to “wrong decisions” by doctors, finds inspection
Protesters have blamed her death on the abortion law, but conservatives point to doctor error.
Controversy over memorial to Pole killed for helping Jews near Nazi death camp
A historian says it is part of efforts to obscure “Polish complicity in the Holocaust” but a deputy minister accuses him of spreading “fake news”.
Poland introduces southern Africa flight ban and new restrictions in response to Omicron variant
Attendance in restaurants, churches, gyms and various cultural venues has been restricted.
Remains of independence hero returned to Poland from France after 187 years
The prime minister attended the reburial in Poland of Maurycy Mochnacki, who went into exile in France after a failed uprising against Russian rule.
Religious practice declines significantly in Poland, especially among young, finds study
But religious belief has dropped little and remains very high, finds CBOS.
Riot at migrant holding centre in Poland by detained border crossers demanding to be released
Over 100 men – mostly from Iraq – tried to destroy fencing, shouting “freedom” and that they wanted to reach Germany.
