He is accused of 26 crimes, including leading a criminal group and abusing his powers for personal and political gain.
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Security service chief appeals to Ukrainians in Poland not to work as paid Russian agents
Russia regularly recruits Ukrainians in Poland to carry out espionage and sabotage.
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US to withdraw military from Ukraine aid hub in Poland
It says the decision will “save US taxpayers tens of millions of dollars a year” and will see NATO and Poland itself take greater responsibility for security.
Remains of victims of German Nazi concentration camp for Polish children discovered
One of them was a 12-year-old girl who died after being beaten by a guard.
Poland rejects 12 asylum claims at Belarus border in first week since tough new law
Among those whose nationalities have been reported, all those rejected were from African countries.
Poland hands over accused Russian agent to Ukraine
Ukraine says the suspect was involved in producing propaganda for Russia and organising anti-Ukrainian protests in EU countries.
German group files further legal challenge to planned Polish deepwater port
The group, Lebensraum Vorpommern, claims the project “will lead to an environmental catastrophe”.
Poland pushes for EU to scrap daylight saving time
The European Commission has called on Poland to lead discussions on abolishing twice-yearly clock changes.
Poland suspends right to asylum at Belarus border
The measures “give border guards a key tool to combat illegal migration, which is an element of hybrid aggression against Poland”, says the interior minister.
Poland plans to use EU Covid recovery funds for defence and security spending
The plans, which still require EU approval, would make Poland the first member state to do this.
Poland approves financing for first nuclear plant but awaits EU approval
The government wants to provide 60bn zloty (€14.4bn) to cover 30% of the costs of the plant.
Billionaire tasked by Tusk with cutting red tape in Poland submits first 111 proposals
The ideas include reducing hurdles for people to obtain disability support and making it easier for businesses to collect debts.
American conservative CPAC conference to be held in Poland for first time
CPAC’s decision is a “great honour…with enormous significance for the future of Polish politics”, says an advisor to President Duda.
Polish government approves bill to ease building of onshore wind farms
The climate minister says the bill will help reduce electricity prices but the conservative opposition has criticised the plans.
