PiS says that the minister is obliged to pay out the money and will be held criminally responsible for failing to do so.
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Dates of Polish presidential election announced
The vote will take place on 18 May, with a second-round run-off on 1 June if no candidate wins over 50%.
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Poland to take Hungary to EU court over asylum for opposition politician
Marcin Romanowski is wanted on a European Arrest Warrant after being charged with 11 alleged crimes.
First unit of Ukrainian Legion recruited and trained in Poland sent to Ukraine
Over 1,000 people in total have signed up for the legion, says Ukraine’s ambassador to Poland.
Poland dumps foreign investor from airport project in favour of state firm
“We want the largest project in Poland to be a completely Polish initiative,” says the infrastructure minister.
Fugitive opposition politician sets conditions for return to Poland from Hungary
Marcin Romanowski has fled to Hungary, where he was last week granted political asylum.
Kraków’s Christmas tree named “most iconic in the world”
Time Out magazine ranked Kraków’s tree ahead of the famous one at the Rockefeller Center in New York.
Majority of Poles now favour ending war even at cost of Ukraine losing territory or independence
Only 31% think it is best for Ukraine to “continue fighting and not make any concessions to Russia”.
Hungary grants political asylum to Polish opposition politician
Poland’s foreign minister says that it views Hungary’s decision as a “hostile act”.
Poland introduces “landmark” new civil defence law
“We have a large army – the third largest in NATO in terms of numbers – but we must also have a resilient society,” says the defence minister.
Polish higher education minister resigns following criticism over revealing name of whistleblower
Dariusz Wieczorek has defended his actions but says he is stepping down for the good of the ruling coalition.
Polish government approves tough new migration and asylum rules to “take back control” of borders
The measures include allowing the government to temporarily suspend the right to claim asylum.
Poland’s Tusk calls for greater Western support for Ukraine during visit to Lviv
“Stop speculating in any world capital about a possible defeat of Ukraine,” said the Polish prime minister.
Polish government releases strategic butter reserves
The decision was made in response to rising prices, which have become a major political talking point.
