“This is another step towards regaining control over migration and increasing the safety of Poles,” says the government.
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Poland’s fertility rate fell to new low in 2024
The figure fell to 1.1 in 2024, well below the “replacement rate” of 2.1 needed to prevent population decline.
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Polish president sends government bill criminalising anti-LGBT+ hate speech to constitutional court
Andrzej Duda has referred the bill to the constitutional court, saying he has concerns it violates the right to free speech.
Poland’s InPost buys British delivery firm Yodel to become third biggest player in UK parcel market
InPost has expanded its operations rapidly in the UK and “has no plans to slow down”, says CEO Rafał Brzoska.
Polish firm signs biggest ever contract with European Space Agency to launch satellite constellation
The project will “strengthen national security” and “increase the competitiveness of the Polish space sector”, says the firm behind the plans.
Tusk declares end of “naive globalisation” and calls for “rebuilding of national economy”
Poland must ensure local firms can compete with global giants, said Tusk.
Poland issues new guidelines for photography ban under national security law
The amended law, which comes into force on 17 April, covers an estimated 25,000 sites.
Polish presidential candidates meet for chaotic, hastily organised TV debates
However, many candidates were absent, with Sławomir Mentzen saying he would not take part in the “circus”.
Germany has returned over 11,000 migrants to Poland in past 14 months
The issue has become a hot topic amid the campaign for next month’s Polish presidential election.
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.
Poland detains officials accused of corruptly helping 12,500 immigrants obtain visas
The group allegedly provided false employment information to facilitate entry for immigrants from Asia, Africa and Ukraine.
Polish house price growth slows sharply as government stalls on subsidy scheme
House prices rose by an annual 10.4% in Q4 2024, down from 14.4% in Q3 and 18% in Q1.
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.
