The rise of the far-right AfD in Germany has been watched with particular concern in Poland.
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Robots “protest” in Warsaw to demand regulation of AI and automation
The human organisers say there needs to be greater public debate over the impact of new technologies on the labour market.
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Polish parliament approves rights for same-sex couples but president pledges veto
The bill would allow same-sex partners to sign a contract granting them some of the rights available to married couples.
Poland moves to strip Zelensky of honour for naming military unit after group that massacred Poles
“Unfortunately, President Zelensky has shown that Ukraine is not ready to be part of the European family,” said President Nawrocki.
Poland signs first defence contracts under EU’s SAFE programme
The government expects to sign dozens of contracts worth around 100 billion zloty (€24 billion) in total by 30 May.
Michelin launches first nationwide restaurant guide for Poland
It adds 92 new restaurants to those previously recognised, including four newly awarded a coveted Michelin star.
Poland’s fertility rate fell to new low in 2025
The figure fell to 1.07 in 2025, one of the lowest levels in the world and well below the “replacement rate” of 2.1 needed to prevent population decline.
Human rights commissioner concerned that Poland’s “temporary” asylum ban still in place one year on
The measures “severely restricts constitutional rights”, says Marcin Wiącek.
Polish academics protest underfunding of science and higher education
They called for Poland to almost triple its spending on science and higher education to 3% of GDP by 2030.
Polish soldier acquitted over firing shots towards migrants illegally crossing Belarus border
The judge found that the soldier had been fulfilling his obligation to defend the border.
Poland and UK sign treaty deepening defence and security ties
“The challenges Europe now faces demand an even stronger partnership,” said British Prime Minister Keir Starmer.
Poland and Canada agree to deepen defence ties
“Transatlantic relations are not just [about] a Polish-US relationship,” said Poland’s defence minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz.
Polish right condemns city’s celebration of Africa Day and rising foreign student numbers
Lublin’s deputy mayor has hit back, accusing right-wing politicians of spreading “lies, manipulation and fear”.
New train route from Poland to Germany via Czech Republic to become one of Europe’s longest
The daily service, between Frankfurt and Przemyśl via Prague, will cover 1,300 km and take 18 hours.
