“Poland has one of the strongest armies in NATO. We can learn a lot from them,” says Belgium’s defence minister.
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US congressmen inform EU of concerns over rule of law in Poland under Tusk government
Republican members of the House Judicial Committee claim that Poland’s government is “weaponizing the justice system” against the conservative opposition.
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Schools, restaurants, gyms remain shut in Poland until after Christmas but shopping centres reopen
Almost all current coronavirus restrictions will remain in place, while school holidays have also been moved forward.
First racoon sighted in Warsaw, prompting fears that “alien predator” could cause havoc
There are fears it could threaten local wildlife and become an urban pest.
Polish judge critical of government stripped of immunity by disputed disciplinary chamber
A European Court of Justice judge called the decision “not legal”, given that the ECJ has suspended the disciplinary chamber.
Half of Poles would not take coronavirus vaccine, finds poll
A number of polls have shown people in Poland to be less willing to vaccinate than those in other countries.
Clashes at abortion protest in Warsaw as police use tear gas and force against demonstrators
One opposition MP was pepper sprayed while showing police her parliamentary ID.
Polish PM likens EU rule-of-law mechanism to communism and repeats budget veto threat
“A European oligarchy that punishes the weaker is not the EU that we joined,” declared Mateusz Morawiecki.
Pandemic has “stabilised” in Poland and “worst is behind us”, says health minister
Infections have fallen after tougher restrictions were introduced by the government last month.
Only 30 of 300 beds occupied at Warsaw Covid field hospital as it rejects “too sick” patients
The government says the National Hospital should be treated as a “buffer”.
Germany using “systematic information activities” to evade WW2 responsibility, says Polish spokesman
The security service spokesman discussed Germany alongside Russia and China as states using “coordinated information measures”.
Polish government suspends Covid culture fund after big-name stars claim millions
The fund is intended to compensate for losses due to coronavirus restrictions.
Justice minister calls for Polish veto of EU budget over rule-of-law “enslavement”
Poland cannot accept a “radical reduction of sovereignty”, says Zbigniew Ziobro.
Only 9% of young people in Poland view Catholic church positively, finds poll
Almost half of them hold a negative view of the church.
