The decision to remove Robert Kostro caused widespread criticism, with some accusing the government of political interference.
Daniel Tilles
Poland to launch tax-free personal investment accounts up to 100,000 zloty
The finance ministry believes the idea will benefit both households and the economy more broadly. But analysts are more sceptical.
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Majority of Poles support state of emergency on Belarus border
Most are also critical of the opposition’s response to the crisis.
“Drastic solutions” needed in dispute with “Brussels dictatorship”, says senior Polish official
Ryszard Terlecki pointed to the example of Brexit.
EU may “misunderstand system that functions in Poland”, says PM’s chief of staff
Poland’s government has responded to yesterday’s action by the European Commission.
“The fourth wave is here,” says Poland’s health ministry amid rise in cases
Infections are up over 40% on last week.
Poland detains six foreign nationals for aiding illegal crossings on Belarus border
The citizens of Germany, Finland, Tajikistan, Syria and Iraq face up to eight years in prison.
EU seeks daily fines for Poland over non-compliance with ECJ ruling
The European Commission is also launching further infringement proceedings.
TVN “is not free media”, says Polish PM. Foreign-owned outlets are “used against us”
The prime minister has defended a proposal by the ruling party to restrict foreign media ownership, which he says is against Poland’s interests.
Rights groups “alarmed” over charges against journalists for reporting from Polish border
Amnesty International and Reporters Without Borders have commented on the treatment of reporters in the border emergency zone.
EU funds for Polish anti-LGBT regions “put on hold”
The European Commission has reminded local authorities that they must respond to questions regarding declarations against “LGBT ideology”.
Polish state pays over 1 billion zloty a year to Catholic catechism teachers, find activists
The public data was obtained by the Secular School initiative
“Rule of law in Poland is not improving,” says EU commissioner, pledging “decisive action”
The commission will “act decisively” against Poland if it fails to implement ECJ rulings on its disciplinary chamber for judges.
Only 9% of Poles favour accepting all asylum seekers at Belarus border: poll
But a majority are willing to take in at least some under certain conditions.
