The vote saw a split in the ruling coalition, with its more conservative elements joining the right-wing opposition.
Daniel Tilles
Poland passes law extending Ukrainian refugee support but restricting access to benefits
It also ends access to some forms of free healthcare.
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Polish justice minister seeks to take Germany to EU court for “politicising judiciary”
The justice ministry wants the CJEU to issue an interim measure suspending the provisions on judicial appointments in Germany.
Poland’s largest Protestant church approves ordination of women as pastors
The decision follows decades of debate and gradual progress towards gender equality in the church.
Poland drops purchase of “mobile field altars” for army following criticism
Each set was to include a liturgical vestment in camouflage colours,
“Stop the Torture on the Border”: protests in solidarity with migrants held in Poland
Opinion polls show that a narrow majority support the government’s tough border policies.
Majority support Polish government’s border policies but half oppose child migrant returns
The findings echo earlier polling indicating support for the government’s approach.
Polish ruling party politician forced to donate to LGBT parade for saying it “promotes paedophilia”
Bailiffs seized the money from his account after he refused to comply with a court order.
Body of Syrian found in Poland near Belarus border amid migration surge
It is the sixth recorded death near Poland’s border with Belarus in the last month.
“Warning lights are flashing for unvaccinated” says Polish government as fourth wave accelerates
3,000 new infections were reported today, 60% more than a week ago, while deaths have more than doubled.
Number of trainee priests falls again in Poland, deepening “crisis” for Catholic church
The number of new students joining seminaries has fallen by more than half in less than a decade.
Warsaw mayor wants nationalist Independence Day march banned
The organisers bear “the hallmarks of fascism”, said Rafał Trzaskowski.
Poland issues EU’s most residence permits to immigrants for fourth year running
The country has also received its highest number of asylum applications in five years, amid a surge in refugees from Afghanistan and Belarus.
Polish village commemorates long-lost Scottish community
Poland once had a significant Scottish population, but its history has been largely forgotten.
