The issue has become a hot topic amid the campaign for next month’s Polish presidential election.
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Presidential candidate pledges law to ensure “Poles can’t be treated worse than immigrants”
PiS-backed candidate Karol Nawrocki wants Poles to have priority over immigrants in healthcare and education.
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Dozens of Polish media outlets jointly condemn attempts by authorities to restrict journalistic freedom
It comes after claims that the government sought to gain influence over the country’s two largest news websites.
MPs who vote for abortion cannot receive holy communion, says head of Polish episcopate
All main opposition parties – most of whom have leaders who are practising Catholics – support ending the current near-total abortion ban.
Families of Polish WWII victims sue German firms for millions in compensation
Bayer and Henschel are being sued for €4.3 million by the descendants of two Polish businessmen victimised during the German-Nazi occupation.
Poland wins European road safety award after deaths fall by nearly half in decade
The European Transport Safety Council praised steps taken by Poland to reduce road deaths.
End of the line for Poland’s 666 bus to Hel
The operator has confirmed it made the decision due to complaints about the number of the bus route.
Poland plans record minimum wage rise
Poland’s minimum monthly wage would rise to 4,300 zloty (€963) gross in July 2024, 23% higher than its current level.
Facebook lifts ban on Polish far-right party ahead of elections
Confederation was suspended from Facebook last year due to spreading Covid misinformation and hate speech.
EU groups call for “full-scale observation” of Polish elections amid concerns over “democratic standards”
The letter is signed by the leaders of groups representing over 75% of the European Parliament’s members.
Polish Supreme Court rejects president’s pardon of minister accused of abusing powers
“The application of the right of pardon before a conviction becomes final does not have legal effect,” found the Supreme Court.
Hundreds of thousands join anti-government rallies in Poland
“We are here today so that the whole world can see how strong we are and how many of us are ready to fight for democracy,” said Donald Tusk.
Poland recorded EU’s largest emissions decline in 2022
Poland produced almost 8 million tonnes less of CO2 equivalent last year, according to new EU data.
Polish president proposes overhaul of Russian influence law days after signing it
His U-turn follows concern from the US and EU that the commission could be used for political purposes against the opposition.
