Szymon Hołownia also announced that he will step down as leader of his party, which is part of the ruling coalition.
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Bill providing free contraception to young women in Poland submitted to parliament
“Conscious motherhood and equal access to contraception are the foundation of a modern and responsible state.”
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She was accused of offending religious feelings and maliciously interfering with the public performance of a religious act.
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Poland involved in prisoner swap between West and Russia
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German president asks Poles for forgiveness on Warsaw Uprising 80th anniversary
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