His claim has been met with anger in Poland, with one government minister calling it “outrageous”.
Daniel Tilles
EU court rejects Poland’s appeal against €68.5 million coal mine fines
The ruling now brings the long-running case to a close.
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Afghan asylum seekers awarded compensation for mistreatment by Polish border guards
The pair, who had crossed irregularly from Belarus, were prevented from submitting asylum claims and driven back towards the border.
Poland asks EU Parliament to strip far-right leader Braun of immunity over further alleged crimes
“These behaviours will not go unpunished,” says the justice minister.
Doctors jailed over death of pregnant woman that sparked mass abortion protests in Poland
The woman said that doctors had decided to “wait until [the foetus] dies” before removing it.
Poland welcomes new EU budget proposal, saying it would be biggest beneficiary
However, opposition politicians raised concern over lower support for farmers.
Prosecutors seeks to strip Supreme Court chief justice of immunity to face criminal charges
Małgorzata Manowska, who was appointed under the former government, is accused of abusing her powers.
Molotov cocktail thrown at Polish officers over Belarus border amid growing migration pressure
“Full responsibility lies with Belarus,” says Poland’s interior ministry.
Belarus calls for “dialogue with Poland to reduce risk of armed clashes” amid military build-up
Minsk claims that it wants “peaceful coexistence and cooperation”.
Polish factory in Ukraine deliberately attacked by Russia, says Poland
Six people were injured, two of them seriously.
Poland complains to Vatican over bishops’ anti-government and anti-migrant remarks
The foreign ministry says the two bishops “slandered the government” and “indicated clear support for nationalist groups”.
Polish president partially pardons nationalist leader over attack on female abortion protester
Robert Bąkiewicz was convicted of involvement in a “hooligan act”.
Polish museum criticised for exhibition on “Our Boys” who fought in Hitler’s army
Poland’s president and defence minister were among those to condemn the exhibition at Gdańsk city hall.
Over 100,000 people checked and 60 denied entry in first week of Poland’s border controls
The measures were introduced on the German and Lithuanian borders.
