It is the sixth time that the EP has lifted Braun’s immunity, and the second time for charges of Holocaust denial.
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China overtakes Germany as Poland’s biggest source of imports for first time
It ends a period of around 35 years in which Germany had consistently held top spot.
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Polish WWII massacre victims reburied in Ukraine at ceremony attended by officials from both countries
The 55 victims, half of whom were children, were among around 100,000 killed by Ukrainian nationalists.
Polish government sets out draft 2027 budget with deficit remaining at 7.1% of GDP
Defence, healthcare and the energy transition are among the spending priorities.
Polish “vampire” burial sheds light on 17th-century efforts to keep the dead in their graves
The remains of a teenage girl were found with a padlock fastened to her toe and a sickle placed across her neck.
Polish president’s office criticises government for rejecting hosting of allied nuclear weapons
Poland has been in talks over joining the US-led NATO nuclear sharing programme.
Kraków withdraws fireworks ban after negative court ruling
The city argued the ban would improve safety for people and animals, but the provincial governor questioned its legality.
Polish Olympic Committee chief detained over links to collapsed crypto firm
Radosław Piesiewicz has denied reports he received a €40,000 watch from the head of the crypto firm.
Poland asks EU to fine Meta €250m over scam Facebook ads
It follows a campaign by billionaire Rafał Brzoska over scam adverts that exploit fake images of him and other prominent Polish public figures.
US provides equipment and training to protect Polish border from migratory pressures
“Stronger border security strengthens our shared security,” declared the US embassy.
Polish prosecutors investigate crypto firm’s links to conservative opposition politicians and organisations
Those named include former justice minister Zbigniew Ziobro, broadcaster Republika, and the Polish version of CPAC.
Polish far-right leader charged with Holocaust denial for calling Auschwitz gas chambers “fake”
Denying Nazi crimes is a criminal offence in Poland that carries a prison sentence of up to three years.
Poland’s Mesko signs €1.9bn deal to supply Piorun air-defence systems to four NATO countries
It is the largest ever order for Pioruns, which have been in demand since proving their worth in Ukraine.
Regulation on recognising foreign same-sex marriages comes into force in Poland
The decision came in response to an EU ruling requiring Poland to recognise such unions.
