The digitisation minister also recently exposed illegal issuing of certificates.
COVID-19
Poland rebuilds its labour market quickest in EU, according to ILO report
Poland lost the fewest work hours among EU states in 2020, at 2.1%.
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Polish government pushes through bill allowing May elections to be held entirely by post
A dramatic day in parliament also saw the deputy PM quit and PiS initially lose a key vote.
Polish music stars raise 4 million zloty for fight against coronavirus in online Concert for Heroes
The WOŚP charity has also raised over 6 million zloty so far.
Leader of ruling party’s coalition partner quits Polish government over plans to hold elections in May
Jarosław Gowin’s party will, however, remain in the government.
State TV and teachers face criticism for error-strewn lessons during Poland’s coronavirus lockdown
Teachers have spoken of their personal suffering after facing ridicule.
Video game giant CD Projekt becomes Poland’s most valuable listed firm amid coronavirus turmoil
The maker of the Witcher games has overtaken Poland’s biggest bank.
Shops appeal for changes to coronavirus restrictions while exemption for hunters stirs controversy
Hunting is exempted from the restrictions, and a decision on religious services is expected next week.
Medics make up one sixth of coronavirus infections in Poland as hospitals struggle with pandemic
A number of hospitals have become hot spots for coronavirus infections.
How is the coronavirus pandemic affecting Polish politics?
Aleks Szczerbiak
The government’s ratings are up, while debate rages over holding presidential elections.
Polish ruling party threatens to remove mayors who are refusing to organise presidential election
A number of mayors have declared they will refuse to organise voting in their districts.
Poland introduces further coronavirus restrictions because public have not been “disciplined enough”
Under-18s are banned from leaving the home alone and pedestrians must remain 2m apart.
Pandemic forces international students in Poland to make tough decisions
Percy Metcalfe
Whether to stay or go home is one of many questions faced by the international academic community.
Like Hungary, Poland has used the coronavirus to undermine democracy
Bartosz Węglarczyk
Passing changes to the electoral code in the middle of the night damages Polish democracy.
