Michał Dworczyk is also accused of obstructing an investigation by ordering some of his emails to be deleted.
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Ex-head of state energy giant Orlen’s charitable foundation charged over political use of funds
Almost 4.7 million zloty was used to pay for adverts relating to a referendum that the former PiS government called in 2023.
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Polish justice minister suspends prosecutor investigating claim government led coup d’état
The opposition accuses the government of trying to block an investigation into its own alleged crimes.
EU “will take into account” Poland’s support for Ukrainian refugees when implementing migration pact
Ursula von der Leyen praised Poland’s “extraordinary solidarity” with Ukraine and noted it is facing “weaponised migration” from Belarus.
Polish opposition report museum to prosecutors for selling “child porn” Gender Queer book
The museum denies claims that the book was for sale in its children’s section.
Polish president suggests EU could interfere in elections to choose his successor
Brussels “does not like people with conservative views governing Poland”, says Andrzej Duda.
EU court upholds a €320m rule-of-law fine issued against Poland under former government
The current government plans to appeal against the ruling, for which it blames the former administration.
Polish constitutional court chief launches legal action against government for “coup d’état”
Bogdan Święczkowski, an opposition ally, accuses Donald Tusk and others of acting as an “organised criminal group”.
Polish justice minister requests lifting of opposition deputy leader’s immunity from prosecution
Mariusz Błaszczak is accused of abusing his authority and disclosing classified information by publishing parts of a military defence plan.
UN refugee agency warns Poland its planned asylum rules would violate international law
Poland wants to temporarily suspend the right to asylum for those who irregularly cross the border from Belarus.
Poland “will not implement” EU migration pact if it involves receiving relocated migrants
“Europe must understand that Poland bears burdens in this respect and that they are supposed to help us, not impose new burdens.”
Polish government ministers clash over cuts to social housing budget
The development minister notes that money had to be redirected to help victims of last year’s devastating floods, including repairing their homes.
Polish container port receives final environmental approval after German NGO’s challenge rejected
The deepwater terminal in Świnoujście will be built within a protected nature reserve and near the border with Germany.
Poland dealing with wave of “imported crime” from Georgian immigrants, says interior minister
Police data show thousands of crimes being committed by Georgians in Poland.
