Stanisław Gawłowski claims he was prosecuted under the former government for “purely political reasons”.
Daniel Tilles
Poland says it “can serve as example” for countries considering recognising Palestine
Poland has recognised Palestinian statehood since 1988.
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Poland rises in global rule-law-ranking following change in government
“Poland has returned to the group of countries respecting the rule of law,” says the justice minister.
European human rights commissioner reports on refugee “pushbacks” by Poland at Belarus border
He criticised the way in which political leaders have portrayed refugees and migrants as “human weapons” in a “hybrid war”, using this to justify not respecting their rights.
Poland closes Russian consulate and expels diplomats in response to sabotage
“Russia is conducting a form of hybrid warfare against Poland,” says the Polish foreign ministry.
Controversy after Polish radio station replaces human presenters with AI
This is “a dangerous precedent…for the entire industry”, says one of the former presenters who has lost his job.
Over 60 Polish soldiers injured this year stopping illegal migrant crossings at Belarus border
So far this year, there have been almost 28,000 attempted illegal crossings, more than in the whole of 2023.
Polish government cuts subsidies for milk bar cafeterias
Milk bars offered affordable food and were once widespread in Poland but have struggled in recent years.
“You forgot Poland”: criticism as US, UK, France and Germany meet alone to discuss Ukraine
Commentators in Poland and abroad argued that eastern NATO states should have been invited.
Police deny opposition leader’s claim that “migrants are occupying buildings in Warsaw”
The interior minister has accused Kaczyński of seeking to “spread fear”.
Polish government presents bill introducing same-sex partnerships
Most members of the ruling coalition support the measure but may not be able to secure a parliamentary majority.
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A stormy start to a much-needed debate on migration in Poland [Opinion]
Daniel Tilles
Poland is already a country of mass immigration, but politicians have been reluctant to acknowledge it.
Polish government approves tough new migration strategy, including possibility to suspend asylum claims
Four left-wing governnment ministers voiced their dissent to the plans.
Warsaw refuses permission for annual nationalist Independence March
But the interior minister believes the event will eventually still go ahead.
