He also appeared to suggest that same-sex parenting should be criminalised and “severely punished”.
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Polish government approves recognition of foreign same-sex marriages
The decision marks a historic change in a country that still does not allow same-sex unions to be concluded under domestic law.
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Polish parliament approves corporate income tax hike for banks
The finance ministry says the measures are “social justice”, but the banking sector calls them discriminatory.
Parliament approve ban on fur farming in Poland
Poland is the world’s fourth-largest exporter of fur skins.
Polish court refuses to extradite Ukrainian Nord Stream sabotage suspect to Germany
The judge’s decision was praised by Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk.
Polish government proposes new rights for unmarried partners, including same-sex couples
The proposal is a compromise intended to win support from both liberals and conservatives.
Polish constitutional court rejects justice minister’s request to lift chief justice’s immunity
Bogdan Święczkowski is accused of abusing his powers when serving under the former PiS government.
President vetoes bill recognising language spoken in small Polish town
In Poland’s most recent national census, only ten people recorded themselves as speaking Wymysorys at home.
Polish opposition politicians to stand trial accused of violating ban on holding office
If found guilty, Mariusz Kamiński and Maciej Wąsik could face up to five years in jail.
Poland asks UK to “accelerate extradition” of opposition-linked suspect
The suspect’s lawyer accusing the foreign minister of “attempting to politically influence the decision of an independent court”.
Poland detains man trying to cross border with Soviet driving licence
He has been referred to court for using a document from a country that has not existed for over 30 years.
Couple accused of spying on Russian opposition figures in Poland to face trial
The man is also accused of involvement in attempting to send a package containing explosives.
Łódź becomes latest Polish city to ban alcohol sales at night
Restaurants and bars are exempt from the ban.
Poland proposes tougher rules for foreigners to obtain citizenship
The new rules would increase the residency period from three to eight years and require applicants to take a citizenship test.
