Poland has been running sizeable budget deficits in recent years as it boosts social spending and ramps up defence investment.
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Hungary condemns Polish foreign minister’s call for Russian oil pipeline to be destroyed
Viktor Orbán accused Poland of being “gripped by war psychosis”.
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Ukraine warns of Russian interference in Poland’s presidential election
“Such actions are part of a broader strategy aimed at weakening the internal unity of EU and NATO countries,” says Ukraine.
Polish ruling parties under cyberattack by Russian hackers two days before election, says PM Tusk
The websites of PO, PSL and The Left have been inaccessible for much of Friday.
Poland gave 17.5bn zloty in public funds to religious organisations in 2021-23, finds state auditor
Almost all of the money, around 95%, went to recipients associated with the Catholic church.
Europe’s oldest zoo animal, Marta the alligator, turns 95 in Poland
Marta has outlived the typical lifespan of her species by decades.
Poland no longer ranked worst country in EU for LGBT+ people
However, the country still has the EU’s second-lowest score – above only Romania – in the annual Rainbow Map.
Polish NGO implicated in alleged “illegal election ads” favouring frontrunner Trzaskowski
The opposition has described the situation as a scandal that threatens the fairness of this Sunday’s election.
Poland identifies foreign-funded political Facebook ads ahead of presidential election
Figures from both the government and opposition have suggested the ads could be part of a Russian disinformation campaign.
Belgium to buy Piorun air-defence systems from Poland and train Polish F-35 pilots
“Poland has one of the strongest armies in NATO. We can learn a lot from them,” says Belgium’s defence minister.
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.
US firm to build $1.3 billion battery materials plant in Poland
“Our investment will make Europe independent of Asian suppliers and enable battery production without the need to import key materials,” said Ascend Elements.
Romanian and Polish right-wing presidential candidates Simion and Nawrocki campaign together
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk criticised Karol Nawrocki for appearing alongside the “pro-Russian” George Simion.
Poland rejects Trump envoy’s suggestion it would deploy troops to Ukraine
“There are not and will not be any plans to send the Polish military to Ukraine,” declared Poland’s defence minister.
