Such action can be taken in response to the “instrumentalisation of migration”, as has been happening on the border with Belarus.
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NATO would defend Poland “with full force” if Russia attacks, says secretary general in Warsaw
Mark Rutte said he wanted to “be very clear to Vladimir Putin” that “our reaction will be devastating”.
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“All people, regardless of sexual orientation, enjoy legal protection in Poland,” government tells EU
Poland’s government has responded to the European Commission “putting on hold” funds for regions that adopted anti-LGBT resolutions.
Report praises steps against domestic violence in Poland but urges further progress
The Council of Europe has issued its first report on how Poland is implementing the Istanbul Convention on violence against women.
Poland lost 1,600 small shops in past year as Poles switch to discounters
Polish consumers say they are doing less frequent but bigger shopping trips.
Two thirds of Poles think benefits of EU membership outweigh costs
Access to EU funds is seen as the biggest benefit, while unequal treatment of member states is the greatest disadvantage.
Supreme Court rejects justice minister’s case against atheist teacher who removed school cross
She was awarded compensation after facing bullying for removing a Christian cross from the school staff room.
One third of eligible school pupils vaccinated in Poland
Children aged 12 and above have been eligible since June, with schools now organising vaccination drives.
“Press freedom state of emergency” declared in Poland by Reporters Without Borders
A ban on reporting from the Belarus border and a proposed media ownership law add to concerns over press freedom in Poland, says RSF.
Belarusian activist in Poland released after being detained at request of Minsk
Polish police detained the activist on the basis of an Interpol notice.
Lynx population booms in Poland thanks to reintroduction programme
Lynxes are an endangered species in Poland, with just 150 of them living in the wild.
Far-right former priest convicted in Poland for hate speech against Jews and Ukrainians
During an Independence Day speech, Jacek Międlar condemned “Jews intoxicated with Talmudic hatred” and the “Jewish, Marxist horde”.
European Amputee Football Championship kicks off in Kraków with win for hosts Poland
The second edition of the tournament features 14 European national teams.
Thousands – including president and PM – attend beatification of Cardinal Wyszyński in Warsaw
“The Primate made a great contribution to our survival as a nation, as Christians, as Catholics,” said Andrzej Duda.
