Michał Kuczmierowski is accused of abusing his powers for financial gain while working for the former PiS government.
Daniel Tilles
Taking religion out of schools “removes inalienable part of Polishness”, warns president
Andrzej Duda’s remarks come amid efforts by the government to reduce and reorganise Catholic catechism classes in public schools.
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“We are still cleansing Poland of dirt,” says president ahead of reelection bid
“Certain elements must be removed and replaced with new tissue,” said Duda in an interview with Radio Maryja.
Poland announces next stage of “unfreezing” lockdown, including reopening gyms and relaxing mask requirements
The fourth stage of rolling back restrictions has been launched.
Polish university elects new rector in football stadium to comply with social distancing rules
“The atmosphere was unique”
Coronavirus has still not peaked in Poland, setting it apart from other EU states
But the overall infection and death rates still remain low by international standards.
Elections are “a choice between white-and-red Poland and rainbow Poland”, says ruling party official
Senior figures from PiS have indicated that they will make anti-LGBT rhetoric a major feature of the campaign.
Poland’s main opposition replace presidential candidate ahead of new election
PO have abandoned Małgorzata Kidawa-Błońska and turned to Rafał Trzaskowski.
Poland ranked as worst country in EU for LGBT people
The annual Rainbow Map is based on legal rights and social climate for LGBT people.
Restaurants, salons and sports facilities reopen as Poland continues to “unfreeze” lockdown, but border controls extended
The third stage of “unfreezing” will begin on Monday.
Russian city removes “untruthful” plaque commemorating thousands of Poles murdered by Soviets
Local prosecutors claim the plaque “does not reflect the actual truth”.
Poland’s presidential elections set to be voided and new ones called as parliament approves bill
The ruling party’s deal with a rebel coalition partner has now effectively been endorsed by parliament.
Poland no longer rated as full democracy in new Freedom House index
“If Poland continues on this course, it will join the hybrid regimes and autocracies,” warns Freedom House.
Polish state TV violating law by favouring president’s reelection campaign, says human rights commissioner
“The public broadcaster is not complying with its statutory principle of pluralism, impartiality, balance and independence.”
