The selection of Przemysław Czarnek is widely seen as a move in a more hardline direction by PiS.
Daniel Tilles
Polish far-right leader Braun visits Iranian embassy to sign book of condolence for Khamenei
“God bless the Iranian nation,” wrote Grzegorz Braun.
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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”.
Polish parliament votes to ban keeping dogs on leash at home
The new measures also specify a minimum size for kennels that dogs can be kept in.
Left calls for law guaranteeing free tap water in restaurants in Poland
“Water is a right, not a commodity,” says the group.
Polish MP aboard Gaza aid flotilla hit by alleged drone attack
Franciszek Sterczewski called on his country’s government to condemn the attack and to help protect the flotilla.
Polish Supreme Court chamber says rulings of other chamber “non-existent” due to illegitimate judges
The disputed chamber is responsible, among other things, for validating election results.
Polish opposition calls for Antifa to be designated terrorist organisation
They also called for a new law protecting the rights of Christians, who “are today the most persecuted social group”.
Kraków unveils planned route of Poland’s second ever metro system
The system will consist of two lines stretching over 29 kilometres in total and passing through 29 stations.
Polish constitutional court rules against government’s practice of not publishing its rulings
The ruling – certain to be ignored by the government – adds to the sense of chaos afflicting Poland’s judicial system.
Most Poles say Trump is not guarantor of Poland’s security
However, Poles are divided along political lines, with supporters of the right-wing opposition much more likely to have faith in Trump.
Polish president says he “agrees with Trump” in first UN speech
Europe has “descended into an ideological frenzy” of allowing mass migration and “green madness”, said Karol Nawrocki.
