Aleks Szczerbiak
The uncertain geopolitical situation has overshadowed a campaign many thought would be dominated by domestic issues.
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Poland’s government blames immigrants for “importing crime” – but the truth is not so simple
Małgorzata Tomczak
The authorities have taken tough action in response, including mass arrests and deportations.
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A short tour of Poland’s contemporary art scene
Aleksandra Janiszewska
Polish artists have achieved international renown.
Award-winning Polish director takes on WWII pogrom of Jews in latest film
Nicholas Hodge
Unlike previous directors, Wojciech Smarzowski depicts the massacre directly.
To retain its security, Poland must fight for a democratically balanced Europe
Sławomir Dębski
The weakening of US leadership could have huge consequences for Poland, one of the biggest beneficiaries of Pax Americana.
As the pandemic boosts its thriving outsourcing sector, Poland looks to offer higher-value services
Anna Rzhevkina
Poland has grown into one of Europe’s largest outsourcing centres.
How is the Belarusian border crisis affecting Polish politics?
Aleks Szczerbiak
The government’s polling numbers have risen while the opposition has struggled to establish a clear response.
From Kabul to Kraków
Journalists Alisher Shahir and Masooma Sultani were among over 1,000 Afghans evacuated to Poland.
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Poland needs to change its laws – and attitudes – towards begging
Andrzej Ciepły
Communist-era legislation on begging is outdated, but myths around poverty also need to be challenged.
The crisis on the Polish-Belarusian border explained
Aleksandra Pulchny
An expert explains the humanitarian and legal situation amid a surge in crossings at the border.
Polish schools face crisis amid exodus of teachers
Arkadiusz Walczak
This month, 12% of Polish schools began the year without a full staff.
Poland’s state of emergency on Belarus border explained
Patryk Wachowiec
Poland today approved the extraordinary measures to tackle a surge in illegal crossings.
Poles must get used to second-class membership of the new, post-pandemic EU
Marcin Kędzierski
Tensions with Brussels will worsen under PiS, but they will not disappear under a new government.
