As examples, it lists the alleged mistreatment of prisoners and efforts to expand abortion rights.
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Polish opposition politician and wife detained over alleged corruption case
Ryszard Czarnecki says the case is just “political theatre”.
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Polish government denies order to wiretap opposition ahead of elections
The claims have been made by a former head of the Central Anticorruption Bureau.
Israeli ambassador condemns “blatant antisemitism” at pro-Palestine march in Warsaw
Participants waves banners and chanted slogans condemning Israel’s “genocide” in Gaza.
Polish justice minister wants constitutional court to block EU ban on petrol and diesel cars
“The EU together with the new government that is being formed wants to deprive Poles of the right to decide what cars they drive.”
Man pretends to be mannequin until Warsaw mall closes then steals from it
He has been charged with burglary and theft, crimes that could result in a prison sentence of up to 10 years
International observers without accreditation less than two days before Polish elections
The electoral commission says this is due to the unusually large number of applications.
Resident of Polish town blocked by mayor on Facebook gets printouts of his posts by mail
The man has to pay 6.80 zloty (€1.50) for each delivery.
Poland’s election in charts
Alicja Ptak
Three decades of Poland’s economic, social and democratic development.
Media owned by Polish state oil firm reject opposition adverts over “left-wing values”
Orlen bought Polska Press, which publishes hundreds of newspapers and websites, in 2021.
Poland’s PM promises clampdown on abuse after claims of grooming by YouTubers
A number of prominent Polish YouTubers have been accused of grooming underage female fans.
Poland implements controls and deploys army to Slovak border to tackle irregular migration
“Persons or vehicles to be checked will be selected on the basis of a risk analysis,” said the interior ministry.
Polish ruling party candidate accuses charity of illegally financing opposition election campaign
“Poles! Let’s defeat this evil!!! We will win,” say the charity’s billboards.
Opposition leader has “wedding” with partner in call for same-sex marriage to be legalised in Poland
“It’s a beautiful feeling that needs to be shared,” said Robert Biedroń following his symbolic ceremony with partner Krzysztof Śmiszek.
