The conservative opposition have accused the government of wanting to introduce online censorship.
Daniel Tilles
Poland supports Trump call for NATO members to spend 5% of GDP on defence
Poland is already NATO’s biggest relative spender, devoting 4.12% of GDP to defence in 2024, which is set to rise to 4.7% this year.
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Firm offers paid “pawternity leave” to staff in Poland who adopt a pet
“The pandemic made us feel that it is time to take a non-standard approach to meeting the needs of our team.”
Poland makes masks compulsory outdoors as government declares whole country Covid “yellow zone”
“Only through a calm, responsible approach” can “we slow the growth in infections and avoid a second lockdown”, says the prime minister.
Polish ruling party wants German EU official removed over “financial starvation” remarks
The Polish government says the remarks evoke painful memories of World War Two.
Trans woman wins landmark ruling in Poland against employer who made her wear male uniform
A security firm required a transgender woman to wear a male uniform.
Hospital asks nuns to nurse Covid patients as Poland battles record infection numbers
Poland today recorded its highest ever coronavirus death toll.
Four members of Polish government quarantined after colleague tests positive for Covid
The development will “not adversely affect the proper functioning of the government”, says a spokesman.
German far-right terror suspect arrested in Poland and explosives seized
Prosecutors say further arrests could follow.
Polish village sues activist over “harmful and defamatory” LGBT-free zone signs
The fake signs deter investors and tourists and even threaten national security, says an anti-defamation group.
New Polish cabinet: Kaczyński returns alongside education minister who likens LGBT to Nazism
The announcement ends months of tension within the ruling coalition.
European Commission raises concern over rule of law, media pluralism and LGBT rights in Poland
It is the first ever EU-wide report on the rule of law in individual member states.
Poland introduces new restrictions in response to record coronavirus infections
In some areas, bars and restaurants will have to close at 10 pm and masks be worn outside.
Poland and Hungary to create institute for assessing rule of law in EU countries
Its aim will be to stop the EU applying “double standards”.
