The European Commission “considers that there is no longer a clear risk of a serious breach of the rule of law in Poland”.
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President vetoes law recognising Silesian as regional language in Poland
Andrzej Duda argued that Silesian is a dialect of Polish and not a language in itself. He also cited national security concerns.
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Number of Poles reading books increased in 2020, but most still read none
Just over four in ten Poles read at least one book in 2020.
Polish education minister to stop pupils dropping both religion and ethics classes
He wants to ensure that “some message about the values system will reach young people”.
Poland loosens Covid restrictions in most provinces, reopening primary schools and beauty salons
A further, more detailed plan will be announced next week.
Poland boosts financial support for former anti-communist activists
This is “an act of historical justice”, says President Duda.
Number of immigrant workers in Poland growing at “record rate”
Poland has had one of the EU’s highest levels of immigration in recent years.
Highest ever number of doctors apply to leave Poland
There will “be a catastrophe” unless the government takes action, says the Supreme Medical Council.
Government Security Centre accidentally leaks data of 20,000 Polish officials
Police officers and members of the State Protection Service were among whose information was shared.
Poland falls to record low in World Press Freedom Index
It has fallen every year since 2015, when it reached its highest ever position.
Poland accelerates vaccine rollout, allowing all adults to register for jab by 9 May
Younger cohorts will also be allowed to receive jabs that may otherwise go to waste.
Polish census discriminates against disabled, LGBT and ethnic minorities, warns human rights official
The census is inaccessible to visually impaired people, does not allow trans people to choose gender identity, and forbids non-Polish letters.
Mural honours “forgotten” female fighters on Warsaw Ghetto Uprising anniversary
A number of events were held to mark the largest Jewish act of resistance during the Holocaust.
Poland plans reform to decouple health insurance from employment status
Poland already has the lowest unemployment rate in the EU.
