The decision marks a historic change in a country that still does not allow same-sex unions to be concluded under domestic law.
Daniel Tilles
US to deploy 5,000 additional troops to Poland, says Trump
He said that the decision was made based on the relationship with Polish President Karol Nawrocki.
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Polish opposition accuse Zelensky of “interfering” in presidential election in favour of government candidate
During a visit to Warsaw, Zelensky appeared to aim criticism at the opposition candidate and presented an award to Tusk’s candidate.
Concern as Poland included on US list of countries with restricted AI chip exports
The new measures “constitute a long-term problem” for Poland, says a deputy digital affairs minister.
Polish opposition presidential candidate would end tradition of lighting Hanukkah candles
The practice was started in 2006 by the late President Lech Kaczyński and has continued since.
Polish government defends plans to allow internet content to be blocked without court approval
The conservative opposition have accused the government of wanting to introduce online censorship.
Poland supports Trump call for NATO members to spend 5% of GDP on defence
Poland is already NATO’s biggest relative spender, devoting 4.12% of GDP to defence in 2024, which is set to rise to 4.7% this year.
Speed skater who fled Russia and condemned invasion of Ukraine makes debut for Poland
Vladimir Semirunniy, a former junior world champion, left Russia for Poland in 2023.
Poland announces “breakthrough” on exhumation of WW2 massacre victims in Ukraine
The issue has long been a source of tension between the two neighbours and allies.
Poland confirms it will not arrest Netanyahu on ICC warrant if he attends Auschwitz anniversary
“No representative of Israel will be detained” if they attend the anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz, says Donald Tusk.
Polish opposition presidential candidate “can’t currently see Ukraine in NATO” and opposes ending abortion ban
Prime Minister Donald Tusk says the opposition should be “ashamed” of Karol Nawrocki’s views.
Polish president asks government to guarantee Netanyahu won’t be arrested on Auschwitz visit
Poland must “reconcile respect for international law with the extraordinary nature of the anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz”.
Finance minister withholds payments to opposition PiS party due to “legal doubts”
PiS says that the minister is obliged to pay out the money and will be held criminally responsible for failing to do so.
Dates of Polish presidential election announced
The vote will take place on 18 May, with a second-round run-off on 1 June if no candidate wins over 50%.
