The merger will take place this Saturday, says PiS deputy leader Mariusz Błaszczak.
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President Duda refers government’s constitutional court overhaul to constitutional court
Few had expected the president, an ally of the former ruling PiS party, to sign the bills.
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Poland prepares new tax on sugary drinks, alcohol and dietary supplements
The aim is to “promote healthy consumer choices” and “use fiscal policy as a tool to combat overweightness and obesity”.
No, Nigel, Poland isn’t about to follow Britain out of the EU – at least not in the way you hope
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Is the talk of “Polexit”, including from Farage and Tusk, realistic?
“They’ve been angels to me”: Poles rally to help stranded Iranian truck driver get home
A crowdfunding campaign has raised over 200,000 zloty to help an Iranian truck driver stranded in Poland get home.
European Parliament condemns “LGBT-free zones” in Poland
The resolution warns of “attacks against the LGBTI community in Poland, including growing hate speech by elected officials and public media”.
Left-wing MPs call for removal of Christian cross from Polish parliament
The suggestion has met with an angry response from the conservative ruling party, with one MP saying it will happen “over my dead body”.
Macron: Poland could lose EU funds over climate stance
“Poland will place itself outside European mechanisms, notably when it comes to financial solidarity,” warned Macron.
Far-right former priest detained in Poland on suspicion of inciting anti-Jewish hate
Jacek Międlar was questioned on suspicion of publicly inciting hatred against Jews.
United States seeking to export gas to Ukraine via Poland: report
The efforts relate not only to trade policy, but also to the impeachment proceedings Donald Trump is facing, reports the Daily Beast.
Polish ruling party prepares severe new disciplinary measures against judges
PiS claims the measures will prevent abuse of power, but one judge one says they are are akin to “the imposition of martial law in the judiciary”.
“Abortion Without Borders” initiative to help Polish women obtain terminations abroad
A group of six Polish and international organisations will provide financial and organisational support for women seeking abortions.
Ukrainian Muslim convert detained for planned terror attack in Poland
Maksym S., a Ukrainian convert to Islam, is accused of planning to use a car bomb to attack a shopping centre.
German supermarket chain apologises for segregated Polish checkout
Polish customers had complained for months about discrimination by Edeka, leading to intervention from the embassy in Berlin.
