The measures are intended to mitigate security threats relating to the gathering of sensitive data.
Daniel Tilles
EU approves €44 billion in SAFE defence loans for Poland
But the issue has prompted a domestic political dispute.
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Poland sees record high January temperatures of almost 19°C on first day of year
In some parts of Poland, the average temperature reached the level set by the state meteorological agency to qualify as summer temperatures.
Poland has installed third most solar capacity in EU this year
“Poland’s solar performance has been remarkable,” writes industry body SolarPower Europe.
Defence ministry offers military training “adventure” to thousands of Poles in winter holidays
The aim is both to provide citizens with military skills and some “adventure”, as well as to encourage more people to sign up for the armed forces.
Number of foreigners with residence permits in Poland triples to 1.66 million
The majority of the increase is accounted for by Ukrainian refugees, though other forms of migration to Poland have also been rising rapidly.
Polish family killed for helping Jews put on path to sainthood by Pope Francis
Józef Ulma, his pregnant wife Wiktoria, and their six children were executed by the Germans for sheltering eight Jews.
Polish opposition submit bill to abolish state TV’s “propaganda” news channel
The legislation is spearheaded by opposition figure Rafał Trzaskowski, whom state TV news has accused of seeking to “fulfil Jewish demands”.
Same-sex couple take case to Strasbourg after Poland refuses to recognise overseas marriage
The couple say they have been left in a “legal vacuum” after the Supreme Administrative Court ruled that their marriage could not be recognised.
Poland seeks UNESCO help in returning art looted by Germany in WWII
“Today these items are in German homes, mansions, museums,” says Poland’s deputy foreign minister.
Polish city becomes first to call for end to public funding of Catholic catechism classes in schools
In Poland, religion classes are hosted and funded by public schools but with curriculums and teachers chosen by the Catholic church.
Activists who tried to destroy anti-migrant fence on Belarus border to face trial in Poland
The group described it as an “act of civil disobedience” to express opposition to the government’s “cruel” border policies.
Polish president vetoes law centralising control over schools
Andrzej Duda says there is no “social acceptance” for the measures, which the opposition argued were intended to increase political control over education.
Poland proposes further withdrawal from judicial reforms to unlock EU funds
The legislation “fulfils the key milestones indicated by the European Commission” for Poland to unlock its frozen funds, says the government.
