But the bills still face a number of major hurdles.
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Church criticises Polish government for removing Catholic catechism from school grade average
It is “unfair towards students attending religious classes”, says the Catholic church.
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Rule of law mechanism would be “fatal for EU”, Polish PM tells German newspaper
“That is how the Soviet system looked: fictional independence when in actual fact there was dependence, exploitation and neo-colonialism.”
Church extends dispensation not to attend mass in Poland over Christmas and limits pastoral visits
Post-Christmas pastoral visits will be invitation-only or replaced with special Masses in some cities.
Organiser of Brussels gay sex party may be Pole wanted by Polish police
A man with an almost identical name and similar image is being sought on suspicious of fraud in Poland.
Poland announces Covid vaccine plan, aiming for 70-80% of population to vaccinate
It “will be free and voluntary for everyone”, says the prime minister.
Sick leave due to mental health rises 50% in Poland amid pandemic
Prescriptions for anti-depressants have also increased.
Polish cities switch off lights in protest against government’s EU budget veto
“Without funds, we are left in the dark,” say the mayors.
Prosecutors want Supreme Court judge’s immunity lifted to bring charges over communist-era ruling
The judge is accused of making a 1982 ruling “in line with the repressive policies” of the regime.
Poland issues EU’s most residence permits to immigrants for third year running
Poland issued almost 725,000 first residence permits to non-EU citizens.
Poles drinking more gin, rum and non-alcoholic beer amid pandemic
Poles spent a record 39 billion zloty on alcohol in the past year, with a trend towards more expensive spirits.
Poland to introduce tax exemption for firms providing US armed forces with goods and services
The law would extend a privilege already available to foreign businesses.
Prosecutors investigate abortion protest leaders for insulting Catholics and endangering health
Women’s Strike says the decision is an attempt to “repress” them.
Young Poles urgently need improved mental health care, warns children’s rights commissioner
Mikołaj Pawlak points to data showing the the extent of mental health problems and deficiencies in treatment
