The decision is evidence of how Brussels uses rule-of-law issues as a “tool of political blackmail”, says Hungary.
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Polish PM Tusk establishes commission to investigate Russian influence
The opposition claims that it is in fact Tusk and those around him who “cooperated with Russia against Poland”.
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Catholic streaming service Katoflix launches in Poland
The new streaming service is run by a Catholic religious and offers films that viewers “can show your children without fear”.
Work permits for immigrants up 35% in Poland, with rising numbers from Ukraine and Asia
Polish employers continue to address gaps in the labour market by looking east.
New album celebrates rich heritage of Polish-Jewish interwar tango
Interwar Polish music has been experiencing a revival in recent times.
Polish state oil firm to produce one million litres of hand sanitiser to combat coronavirus
Other measures include sanitary checks at borders and exempting high-alcohol spirits from excise duty.
“Let women decide, not bishops or politicians”: bill to liberalise Poland’s abortion law proposed
The law would introduce state-funded abortion on demand, compulsory sex education, and prescription-free morning-after pills.
Hospital treating Poland’s first coronavirus case lacking basic protective equipment, relying on donations
Nurses are reportedly threatening to stop working if they are not provided with proper protective clothing.
New legislation aims to close gender pay gap in Poland
The legislation would require firms to provide information of differences in wages for male and female employees.
President defies veto rumours to approve funding for “propaganda mouthpiece” state media
Andrzej Duda’s decision followed days of speculation and some unexpected last-minute twists.
Polish municipalities to sue LGBT activists for including them in “Atlas of Hate”
The legal organisation Ordo Iuris says the map is based on “lies, untruths and manipulations”.
“Stop migrants” and “secure borders”, opposition presidential candidate tells government
Małgorzata Kidawa-Błońska’s remarks contradict her previous statements on migration.
Special act anticipating coronavirus outbreak passed in Polish parliament
Employees should work from home, and a number of laws would be suspended.
Poland’s courts struggling to cope with record case load and judicial vacancies: report
New data show a mounting case load for judges.
