Poland’s rise was driven mainly by stronger ties with its neighbours.
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Poland’s public debt passes EU’s 60% of GDP limit for first time
Poland is already under the EU’s excessive deficit procedure due to its deficit exceeding the 3% threshold.
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Polish parliament approves bill banning streaming of illegal, abusive and degrading acts
The legislation is intended to clamp down on what is known in Poland as patostreaming (a portmanteau of “pathological” and “streaming”).
German parliament debates relations with “equal partner” Poland
Politicians from all parties hailed Poland’s growing importance as a partner – and some even held it up as a “model” to follow.
Polish sports drinks firm Oshee expands partnership with Spanish football league
The agreement will include promoting Oshee in Spain itself, where the company – which already operates in over 50 markets – is planning to begin selling its products.
Prosecutors name Moroccan migrant suspected of killing Polish soldier in border attack
The 2024 death of Mateusz Sitek caused outrage in Poland and prompted the government to further toughen border security measures.
Number of foreign workers in Poland rises 7.2% to 1.14 million
The nationalities that saw the largest rise in numbers were Colombians and Indians.
Poland seizes over a tonne of heroin in major port bust
It is one of Poland’s largest anti-drug operations in recent years.
Russia waging “full-scale cognitive war against us”, warns Poland’s foreign minister
Radosław Sikorski also said that there is a “Russian fifth column” operating in Poland.
End to tradition of free ice cream for top pupils in Polish town sparks political controversy
An ice-cream parlour decided to stop rewarding children for good grades after an intervention from the commissioner for children’s rights.
Poland formally requests new permanent US military base
The announcement follows President Donald Trump’s pledge to send additional American troops to Poland.
Ukraine seeks dialogue with Poland over naming of military unit after group responsible for massacres
There was “absolutely no anti-Polish intent”, says Ukrainian foreign minister Andrii Sybiha.
Polish government approves primary school phone ban and stronger porn age checks
Mobile phones and smartwatches would be prohibited during the entire school day, including breaks.
Macron thanks Poland’s InPost for new €500m investment in France
InPost already operates over 9,000 parcel lockers in France through its subsidiary Mondial Relay, which it acquired in 2021.
