But it has also tightened the rules to ensure only genuine applicants qualify and to protect national security.
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Polish prosecutors open investigations into online insults targeting president-elect’s daughter
The prosecutor’s office is investigating hundreds of complaints about posts on Facebook, TikTok, X, LinkedIn and Instagram.
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Polish government criticises “citizen patrols” blocking migrant returns on German border
It accuses them of disrupting the work of border officers and of spreading misinformation about Poland being “flooded” with migrants.
Polish “citizen patrols” formed on German border to prevent migrant returns
They have been supported by the right-wing opposition, which accuses the government of inaction.
Couple charged with selling tap water as “innovative product” to Poland’s biggest power plant for €5m
They claimed the product would help with the power station’s system for reducing emissions.
Group of Supreme Court judges rejects legitimacy of chamber tasked with validating election result
“Since this chamber is not a court, it cannot perform…activities [relating to] the electoral process,” wrote the 28 judges.
Polish justice minister requests recount of presidential election votes in 1,500 polling stations
There is a “high probability of irregularities”, believes Adam Bodnar.
Two Supreme Court judges removed from ruling on Polish presidential election result
The government and European courts do not recognise the legitimacy of the Supreme Court chamber tasked with validating the election result.
Further details of foiled plan to assassinate Zelensky at Polish airport revealed
The head of the Security Service of Ukraine says the operation was planned by a Polish military veteran.
Poland calls on German museum to return Polish royal ring looted in WWII
The diamond ring belonged to 16th-century Polish King Sigismund I.
Polish president-elect appeals to PM not to “destroy democracy” by questioning election result
Donald Tusk has suggested a full recount of votes could be needed.
Leaked surveillance of Tusk phone call published by opposition-linked Polish media
Tusk’s former lawyer says the material was made through illegal surveillance under the PiS government using Pegasus spyware.
Polish government proposes 3% hike in minimum wage for 2026
The proposed increase was criticised by both trade unions and business groups.
Polish Left submits bill to introduce same-sex partnerships
A similar bill presented last year by the government is still being consulted and has not yet reached parliament.
