Andrzej Duda cited a man who had told him a return to hanging traitors would discourage such actions, saying “there is truth in these words”.
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Poland doubles budget for repatriation of ethnic Poles deported by Soviet Union
But it has also tightened the rules to ensure only genuine applicants qualify and to protect national security.
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Polish constitutional court confirms president’s pardon of government minister
President Duda pardoned government minister Mariusz Kamiński while he was still appealing a conviction for abuse of power.
Polish president proposes overhaul of Russian influence law days after signing it
His U-turn follows concern from the US and EU that the commission could be used for political purposes against the opposition.
Man detained in Poland for displaying Russian “Z” war symbols
Propagating symbols in support of Moscow’s invasion was last year made a crime in Poland punishable by up to two years in prison.
Polish Supreme Court judges resign over promotion of colleague appointed after judicial reforms
Many “old” judges – appointed under the previous system – do not recognise the legitimacy of “new” judges appointed after the judicial reforms.
Poland sanctions 365 Belarusians and bans Belarusian and Russian trucks
The sanctions come in response to Belarus’s Supreme Court upholding the eight-year prison sentence against Andrzej Poczobut.
US and EU express concern over Poland’s new Russian influence commission
The commission “could be misused to interfere with Poland’s free and fair elections”, says the US State Department.
Commission to investigate Russian influence approved by Polish president
The opposition says the body, which can ban people from public office for ten years, will be used against them ahead of this year’s elections.
Iraqi and Syrian families camped on Belarus border reportedly seeking asylum in Poland
Poland’s human rights office has visited the group to ascertain their status.
Polish interwar prime minister acquitted by Supreme Court 91 years after conviction
The ruling ends a long-running campaign to clear the name of Wincenty Witos, who died in 1945, and nine of his colleagues.
Supreme Court clears writer of insulting Poland’s president by calling him “moron”
Jakub Żulczyk criticised President Andrzej Duda for his apparent reluctance to accept Joe Biden’s election victory over Donald Trump.
LGBT activists found guilty over attack on anti-LGBT van in Poland
Among then was Margot, whose pretrial detention in 2020 prompted mass protests.
Poland introduces new rules to smooth succession of family businesses
Until now, succession at family businesses could be costly, difficult and time consuming.
