The interior minister has accused Kaczyński of seeking to “spread fear”.
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Polish government presents bill introducing same-sex partnerships
Most members of the ruling coalition support the measure but may not be able to secure a parliamentary majority.
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Poles to have visa-free travel to the US from next week
From 11 November – Polish Independence Day – Poles will have visa-free access to the United States.
“We will continue judicial reforms”, says Polish PM in response to ECJ’s ruling
Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki announced on Wednesday that Poland’s government will continue the judicial reforms, despite the recent ruling of the European Court of Justice (ECJ).
Tusk announces he will not stand for Polish presidency, saying he has too much “baggage”
Tusk says that, after “deep reflection”, he has decided that he has too much “baggage” to stand in the 2020 presidential election.
Polish judicial reform “contrary to EU law”, finds top European court
The ECJ today ruled that judicial reforms introduced by the Polish government in 2017 violated EU law.
Dispute over decision to change name of street honouring WWII resistance leader executed by communists
A street in the small town of Żyrardów has attracted national attention after local authorities chose to change its name.
Priests “forcibly detained” 13-year-old boy and called police after he spat out a communion wafer
Priests in Bełchatów called police to their church because a 13-year-old boy spat out his communion wafer.
Poland’s ruling party nominates controversial figures as candidates for Constitutional Tribunal
PiS’s choices of three candidates to be judges on Poland’s Constitutional Tribunal are likely to provoke controversy.
Private opinion poll delivers a setback for Tusk’s presidential hopes
Tusk has reportedly commissioned a private poll to sound out his chances of victory in next year’s Polish presidential elections, but with disappointing results.
New study highlights climate-driven flooding threat to Poland’s Baltic coast
Northern Poland is at greater risk of coastal flooding from rises in sea levels than previously thought, according to a new study.
Government considers changes to close Sunday trading ban loophole
The Polish government is reportedly considering amendments to its law restricting Sunday trading.
PM promises changes to the law to improve Poland’s dangerous roads
The PM has promised legal changes to improve the situation on Polish roads, which are among the most dangerous in the EU.
“To say that Poland is an antisemitic country is absolutely not true”: Israeli ambassador
The new Israeli ambassador says that Poland is not an antisemitic country, but expresses concern about the far-right Confederation entering parliament.
