Warsaw mayor Trzaskowski is regarded as representing the more socially liberal wing of the centrist Civic Platform (PO).
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Polish constitutional court rules government’s removal of top prosecutor unconstitutional
But the justice minister says the ruling is itself invalid.
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Human rights commissioner criticises Poland’s exclusion zone on Belarus border
The measures will “interfere with basic constitutional freedoms” and “impede the provision of humanitarian, medical and legal assistance” to migrants.
Parliament excludes labour violations from whistleblower law, angering left-wing junior ruling party
“Pigs have more protection than Polish workers,” said the left-wing labour minister.
Polish government plans 7.6% minimum wage rise in 2025
The proposal has been cautiously welcomed by both business and trade union figures.
Many voters of junior partners in Polish ruling coalition dissatisfied with government
By contrast, voters of the main ruling group, Civic Coalition (KO), are overwhelmingly happy with its work.
Warsaw responds to reports US will redeploy Patriots from Poland to Ukraine
A deputy defence minister assures that Patriot air defence systems will continue to “defend the Polish sky”.
Polish state TV demands news outlet remove leaked film criticising PM Tusk
The aim of the film, created when Tusk was an opponent of the then government, was to portray him as a “German puppet”.
Poland seeks to make school sports facilities available evenings, weekends and holidays
The government has allocated over 300 million zloty (€69 million) to its “Active School” programme.
Rector calls in police to remove pro-Palestine protesters at University of Warsaw
“Everyone has the right to protest but you cannot protest in a way that violates other people’s rights,” says the university.
Poland “is the place to grow your tech business”, says Microsoft president
Brad Smith encouraged global tech firms to invest in Poland, which he says can establish itself as an “AI Valley”.
Archaeologists discover Poland’s first Celtic ritual lake site
The items – dated to the 3rd century BC – will prompt a revision of the history of the Celts in Poland.
Poland labels pharmacies providing morning-after pill without doctor’s prescription
The government is circumventing a presidential veto on prescription-free access to emergency contraception.
Poland and US launch Warsaw centre to tackle Russian disinformation targeting Ukraine
The facility will “promote accurate reporting of Russia’s full-scale invasion, amplify Ukrainian voices and expose Kremlin information manipulation”.
