The move came after Rafał Trzaskowski, the presidential candidate from Poland’s main ruling group, said that such benefits “should go to those who contribute to our economy”.

The move came after Rafał Trzaskowski, the presidential candidate from Poland’s main ruling group, said that such benefits “should go to those who contribute to our economy”.
The change, opposed by the Catholic church, will come into force at the start of the new school year in September.
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Poland’s education minister cut by two thirds the number of hours of German taught to children from the country’s German minority.
Agnieszka Wądołowska
The number of children attending private schools has risen 37% in Warsaw since 2016.
The Polish Scouting Association last month decided to allow scouts to swear an oath without mentioning God.
Plants use the signals to warn others in their network of danger.
The elements of the document relating to trans people have caused particular concern.
Alicja Ptak
The vast majority have joined normal Polish-language classes and thousands will take exams in Polish this month.
Over 200 kids started classes on Tuesday.
The student was removed from the college after being unable to provide a letter from his parish priest.
Up to 50,000 new teachers may be needed, says the head of the union, who has appealed for salaries to be raised.
The government hopes to tempt teachers out of retirement while local authorities are seeking teachers among Ukraine refugees.
Paweł Marczewski
Civil society organisations are well placed to support Polish schools as large numbers of Ukrainian children arrive.
“Our priority is to ensure that children in Polish schools can continue their education undisturbed,” says the education minister.