The crime of “offending religious feelings” currently carries a potential prison sentence of up to two years.
Daniel Tilles
TikTok deletes Polish far-right leader’s videos following complaint by anti-racism group
One video related to Grzegorz Braun’s attack on a Jewish religious celebration in parliament.
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Orbán accuses Tusk of “playing dangerous game” with claims Ukraine conflict is “our war”
Poland and Hungary have regularly clashed over their difficult positions towards Russia and Ukraine.
Poland detains Ukrainian suspected by Germany of Nord Stream sabotage
The 46-year-old man, a resident of Poland, denies any wrongdoing.
Polish justice minister seeks criminal charges against chief justice of constitutional court
He is accused of abusing his powers to access surveillance material on an opposition-linked lawyer.
Former Polish justice minister taken by police from plane to testify before spyware investigation
The parliamentary commission has been trying to force Zbigniew Ziobro to appear for over a year.
Poland recovers four further items looted during WWII
The culture ministry’s public database of lost works still contains around 70,000 items.
Poland’s parliamentary speaker applies to be UN High Commissioner for Refugees
Szymon Hołownia also announced that he will step down as leader of his party, which is part of the ruling coalition.
Bill providing free contraception to young women in Poland submitted to parliament
“Conscious motherhood and equal access to contraception are the foundation of a modern and responsible state.”
Ukraine to begin search and exhumation in Poland at suspected mass grave of WWII soldiers
The decision comes after Ukraine this year allowed Poland to conduct exhumations on its territory.
Parliament approves creation of Poland’s first new national park in 24 years
However, it remains possible that opposition-aligned President Karol Nawrocki will veto the plans.
Polish parliament approves further work on bill to make religion or ethics classes compulsory in schools
The vote saw a split in the ruling coalition, with its more conservative elements joining the right-wing opposition.
Poland passes law extending Ukrainian refugee support but restricting access to benefits
It also ends access to some forms of free healthcare.
Tusk hits out at coalition partner for voting with opposition on president’s “mega-airport” bill
The prime minister says he “does not accept this voting”, which “bodes very poorly for the future”.
