Poland already spends almost 5% of GDP on defence, but the president wants to guarantee that will continue.
Daniel Tilles
Poland to introduce “military training for every adult male”
“It must become a habit, a tradition, that every healthy man in Poland should want to train to defend the homeland,” said Donald Tusk.
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Changes to electoral code paving way for May presidential elections passed by Polish parliament
The opposition warns that the changes could invalidate elections.
Growing majority see Polish judicial reforms as “unacceptable attempt to violate rule of law”
A new poll echoes previous ones showing PiS’s judicial reforms having more opponents than supporters.
Poland restricts leaving home and gatherings of over two people in new coronavirus measures
Church services are also limited to five people and public transport will be restricted.
Most Poles want presidential elections postponed, but ruling party pushes ahead
Three new polls show a big majority in favour of postponement.
Poland denies seizing 23,000 face masks destined for Italy
Authorities in the Lazio region claim the masks were seized by Polish customs.
After priest convicted for raping minor, response of archbishop questioned
The accused priest was moved from parish to parish by the Archbishop of Gdańsk without explanation.
Poland cannot hold free and fair elections during the coronavirus crisis. They should be postponed
Daniel Tilles
Holding elections would risk both public health and the health of democracy.
Polls show strong public support for Polish government’s tough coronavirus measures
Poland has introduced some of the toughest measures in Europe, and polls suggest the public approves.
Poland bans foreigners from entry and suspends international air and rail connections due to coronavirus
Returning Poles must enter quarantine; restaurants, pubs & cafes closed.
Polish Senate speaker defends Italian ski trip and falsely blames Chinese in Italy for coronavirus
The speaker has faced criticism for taking a skiing holiday in Italy in the midst of the crisis.
“Time to quarantine society”: Polish government closes schools, cinemas and museums over coronavirus
Universities are also shutting down, but the Catholic church has called for more masses to be held.
Polish state oil firm to produce one million litres of hand sanitiser to combat coronavirus
Other measures include sanitary checks at borders and exempting high-alcohol spirits from excise duty.
