Agata Pyka and Richard Greenhill
From talking animals to Macauley Culkin, here are seven of Poland’s most interesting Christmas traditions.
Insights
After one year of new government, anger in Poland over broken abortion promises
Alicja Ptak and Christiaan Paauwe
Donald Tusk’s government has failed to fulfil its pledge to end the near-total abortion ban.
We can only do this thanks to your support!
We are an independent, nonprofit media outlet, funded through the support of our readers.
If you appreciate the work we do, please consider helping us to continue and expand it.
Unprecedented Czech legal challenge to Polish coal mine could be “catastrophic” for Poland
Paweł Wiejski
It is the first such case at the ECJ.
NfP podcast: “The opposition must be more professional” – interview with Leszek Balcerowicz
The former finance minister talks about PiS’s social spending, rule of law and the opposition.
Poland’s public tries to clear the air
Maria Wilczek
But economic and bureaucratic obstacles stand in the way of tackling the smog.
Poland must develop its defence industry to achieve strategic independence
Eugeniusz Chimiczuk
“This is now the frontline of defending Polish democracy”: five expert views on Poland media protest
Agnieszka Wądołowska
Responses to Poland’s media blackout.
“Who do I call if I want to reach Poland?” Warsaw’s divided diplomacy is undermining foreign policy
Paweł Wiejski
Mismanagement and politicisation have left foreign diplomats unsure who speaks for Warsaw.
Polish government approves plan for transition away from coal, but faces criticism from all sides
Paweł Wiejski
The new long-term energy strategy may not be enough to meet EU targets.
How does Poland’s COVID-19 vaccine rollout compare to other countries?
Marcin Waligóra
Despite controversies, Poland’s strategy has been quite effective so far.
“We can only count on ourselves”: Poland’s sex workers struggle amid pandemic
Kate Martyr
Lack of regulation and protection has left them vulnerable.
Courts challenge legality of Poland’s lockdown, encouraging businesses to reopen
Patryk Wachowiec
Without a state of emergency, the government’s measures may be unconstitutional.
How will the Biden presidency affect Polish politics?
Aleks Szczerbiak
The Polish government hope ideological disputes with the US president do not prevent strategic cooperation.
Civic Platform turns 20: is Poland’s “zombie party” now undermining opposition to PiS?
Daniel Tilles
PO lacks leadership, vision and strategy.
