Much will still depend on whether and how the government changes regulations.
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Top Polish court orders recognition of foreign same-sex marriage
The case was brought by two Polish men who married in Germany and wanted to have their union recognised in Poland.
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Polish woman who helped migrants at Belarus border charged with aiding their illegal entry to Germany
A search of her home found dozens of documents belonging to asylum seekers, most of whom had unlawfully left Poland.
Moscow demands Poland release Russian archaeologist wanted by Ukraine
A Polish court will this week decide on whether to extradite him to Ukraine.
Hungary grants asylum to Polish former justice minister Ziobro
Ziobro thanked Viktor Orbán for defending him against “political persecution”.
Law recognising Silesian as regional language in Poland approved by parliament
A previous such bill was vetoed by former President Andrzej Duda in 2024, and Karol Nawrocki may now do the same.
Polish president vetoes “Orwellian” law allowing blocking of online content
But the government says the veto is “not a defence of free speech” but protection for “paedophiles and scammers”.
Poland plans greater support for female athletes after childbirth and protection for referees
The proposed law would extend and increase funding for for elite female athletes after they give birth.
Poland fails in bid to block EU’s Mercosur trade deal, as farmers protest in Warsaw
Poland says it plans to challenge the agreement at the Court of Justice of the European Union.
Poland suspends work on labour reform, risking billions in EU funds
The measures were intended to strengthen employment rights by granting greater powers to the National Labour Inspectorate.
Justice ministry seeks to end jail terms for blasphemy in Poland
The crime of “offending religious feelings” currently carries a potential prison sentence of up to two years.
Ex-police officers to stand trial for drugging and stealing from strip-club clients in Poland
A total of 82 people have been indicted for the scam, which targeted foreign visitors in particular.
Polish far-right leader Braun names man on trial for Russian espionage as election candidate
Mateusz Piskorski is accused by Polish prosecutors of spying on behalf of Russia and China.
Poland hopes to introduce measures blocking children from social media this year
The digital affairs ministry says that it is working on tools allowing users’ ages to be verified.
