Prosecutors have granted Tusk’s daughter victim status in an investigation into the alleged use of Pegasus to surveil PiS’s political opponents.
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Polish opposition politician to face trial over Pegasus spyware purchase
Michał Woś, who faces up to 10 years in prison, says he is a victim of “political repression” by the current government.
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Poland condemns “brutal German-Russian alliance” over Nord Stream pipeline
The Polish president and prime minister this week both criticised the project.
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Polish region withdraws anti-LGBT resolution amid EU funding threat
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Local government budgets will be boosted, as well as spending on healthcare, infrastructure and higher education.
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Centre dedicated to Polish Enigma codebreakers opens
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The European Court of Justice accepted a request from the Czech Republic to punish Poland.
