The change, opposed by the Catholic church, will come into force at the start of the new school year in September.
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President Duda signs government budget but sends parts to constitutional court
The decision may further deepen Poland’s constitutional crisis, given that the government does not recognise the court’s legitimacy.
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Poland announces 1 billion zloty support fund for flood victims
Up to 10,000 zloty in immediate aid will be available as well as larger amounts for long-term reconstruction.
Ukrainian draft dodgers should not get social benefits in EU countries, says Polish foreign minister
Radosław Sikorski’s remarks were welcomed by his Ukrainian counterpart, Andrii Sybiha.
Poland to declare state of emergency over floods and appeals to EU for help
Torrential rain has seen the south of Poland devastated by floods, with at least two deaths reported so far.
Polish opposition holds protest against “violation of law” by government “representing foreign interests”
PiS leader Jarosław Kaczyński claimed that the government wants to destroy the Polish state so that Poles can be brought under external control.
Floods claim first life in Poland as PM warns residents to obey evacuation orders
Southern parts of the country have been overwhelmed by torrential rain.
Business groups express concern at Polish government’s minimum wage hike
The decision was, however, welcomed by trade unions.
Poland gets green light from EU for Intel chip plant
Poland will provide over 7.4 billion zloty (€1.7 billion) in state aid for the investment.
German archive returns items to families of Polish victims of concentration camps
The objects, which included watches, jewellery, wedding rings, letters and photographs, were handed over at a ceremony in Warsaw.
Polish foreign minister duped by Russian pranksters pretending to be former Ukraine president
Sikorski is heard saying NATO has a “hypocritical” attitude to Ukraine and that the US knew in advance of the Nord Stream sabotage.
Polish government clashes with hunters over plans to introduce regular health checks
The climate ministry notes that other groups that handle weapons already have the requirement to undergo such tests.
Catholic church accuses Polish state of “breaking law, spreading hatred and marginalising religion”
As examples, it lists the alleged mistreatment of prisoners and efforts to expand abortion rights.
Polish opposition politician and wife detained over alleged corruption case
Ryszard Czarnecki says the case is just “political theatre”.
