The issue has long been a source of tension between the two neighbours and allies.
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Thousands join miners protest in Warsaw against coal power plant closures
The protesters criticised the government for following EU green policies.
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Attempted crossings from Belarus fell by half in 2024 after tough Polish border measures
In total, the Polish border guard noted around 30,000 attempted illegal crossings from Belarus to Poland in 2024, with the busiest month – at 7,090 attempts – being May.
Poland’s education ministry settles with parents who sued over IVF comments in school textbook
The book likened IVF to “human production” or “breeding” and asked “Who will love children produced this way?”
Warsaw has Europe’s sixth worst traffic, finds global study
A typical driver in Warsaw spent 70 hours stuck in traffic in 2024.
Polish opposition presidential candidate “can’t currently see Ukraine in NATO” and opposes ending abortion ban
Prime Minister Donald Tusk says the opposition should be “ashamed” of Karol Nawrocki’s views.
Polish president asks government to guarantee Netanyahu won’t be arrested on Auschwitz visit
Poland must “reconcile respect for international law with the extraordinary nature of the anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz”.
Finance minister withholds payments to opposition PiS party due to “legal doubts”
PiS says that the minister is obliged to pay out the money and will be held criminally responsible for failing to do so.
Dates of Polish presidential election announced
The vote will take place on 18 May, with a second-round run-off on 1 June if no candidate wins over 50%.
Polish Putin film using AI to generate Russian leader’s face set for premiere
Patryk Vega, who is best known for films about the criminal underworld, decided to focus on “Russia’s biggest gangster”.
Police investigate incitement of hatred against Polish charity chief after death threats
Jerzy Owsiak blames conservative media outlets for inciting hatred against him.
Poland reminds Musk that foreign interference in its elections is illegal
“We must protect our democratic process so that Poles, not foreigners, choose our president,” says the foreign minister.
More Poles believe rule of law has worsened under Tusk government than improved
The most common answer, given by 34.8%, was that “the situation has got worse” while only 24.4% said it improved.
Polish resident of border town takes Germany to court over border controls
The measures are intended to prevent illegal immigration, but he says they violate free-movement rules.
