Poland’s current rape law – which dates back to 1932 – deems it a crime only if there was force, unlawful threats or deception.
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Polish parliament strips opposition MP of immunity over Pegasus spyware purchase
Michał Woś is accused of abusing his powers while serving as deputy justice minister in the former PiS government.
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Polish government informs Facebook of “strong opposition” to ban on far-right party
The government says it will press ahead with its “Freedom Act”, intended to guarantee free speech on the internet.
Military data leak contained no secret information, says Polish defence ministry
Almost 1.8 million entries relating to the Polish armed forces equipment reportedly leaked online.
Three quarters of Poland’s Covid council resign in protest at government inaction
They expressed frustration at the “growing tolerance” for Covid deniers and anti-vaccine sentiment.
Polish parliament passes bill to “protect children from moral corruption” in schools
Critics say the aim is to further the national-conservative ruling party’s ideological influence over schools.
ArcelorMittal pays bonuses to staff in Poland who vaccinate against Covid
Employees will get 1,000 zloty (€441) for being fully vaccinated and the same again once they receive a booster.
Poland may seek to block EU climate package, says deputy PM
This week, a state-owned energy supplier sent customers information that 67% of their bills result from EU policies.
Polish researchers discover gene that doubles risk of severe Covid
The variant is present in 8-9% of Europeans and 27% of South Asians
Party leader rejects joint Polish opposition list and outlines “victory strategy”
“Joint lists with Civic Platform…is not a recipe for winning against PiS,” said Szymon Hołownia of Poland 2050.
Opposition MPs unfurl banner mourning Poland’s 100,000 Covid deaths
The ruling party criticised the opposition for “politicising the deaths of Poles”.
Asylum applications rise in Poland amid surge of Afghan and Belarusian refugees
The 7,700 applications was 175% higher than in previous year and the highest annual figure since 2016.
Polish state oil giant sells assets to Saudi Aramco and Hungary’s MOL ahead of merger
The sales include hundreds of petrol stations and a share in an oil refinery.
EU climate goals to cost Poland €530 billion by 2030: report
“The numbers are terrifying” and “confirm our worst fears”, says a deputy prime minister.
