President Karol Nawrocki criticised the government’s decision to put the two issues in one bill as “blackmail”.
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South Korean firm withdraws from nuclear plant project in Poland
The firm’s CEO said the decision was driven by changes in Poland’s energy policy under its new government, which Warsaw dismissed as untrue.
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Poland’s ambitious electric vehicle plans have made little progress, reports state auditor
“In terms of the number of electric cars and infrastructure, we are still at the tail end of Europe.”
Poland’s Independence March to be held in cars after being banned amid pandemic
Patriotism means “taking responsibility for your community,” say the organisers.
Polish region asks Germany for Covid assistance, but government insists it does not need help
Germany’s president has offered help, but Warsaw insists Poland is “self-sufficient”.
Hundreds of academics call for “antisemitic, misogynist” Polish education minister to be fired
The minister says he cannot be a misogynist because he respects the Virgin Mary and his wife.
Polish minister quits government to work as Covid doctor
The health system is struggling amid record numbers of coronavirus cases.
Polish government under fire for delaying implementation of abortion ruling
The constitutional court’s abortion ruling has still not been published, amid reports of splits in the ruling camp over the issue.
Abortion protests result from cultural Marxists using Netflix to influence youth, warns bishop
The head of Poland’s Catholic episcopate also rejected President Duda’s “compromise” abortion bill.
Schools, cultural institutions and many shops to close as Poland tightens Covid restrictions
Poland is now one step from full lockdown, the prime minister warned.
Poland wants 1,000 doctors from Ukraine and Belarus to help tackle pandemic
The health minister has also promised to double the salaries of medical staff fighting the pandemic.
Polish government tasks state-owned firms with building Covid field hospitals
Ventilators may be running out in some provinces – including where Warsaw is located.
Double healthcare spending and create a secular state: abortion protest leaders unveil demands
Improvements to healthcare, respect for LGBT rights, creating a secular state and protecting the climate are among their postulates.
German parliament approves memorial in Berlin for Polish WW2 victims
Every party in the Bundestag apart from the AfD voted in favour.
