Maciej Świrski, an ally of the former ruling Law and Justice (PiS) party, called the vote “unconstitutional” and vowed to stay in post.
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Poland’s deputy PM proposes linking main child benefit to parents’ employment
The proposal drew criticism from both The Left, a member of the ruling coalition, and the opposition PiS party.
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Almost half of workers “more efficient” at home as pandemic accelerates changes to working model in Poland
A quarter of people working from home would not mind continuing to do so.
Polish government’s plan to hold elections next week “impossible”, says head of electoral commission
With postal-voting law still not passed, declaring a state of emergency would be the best solution, says PKW chief.
Poland to introduce “Netflix tax” on streaming services amid new coronavirus crisis measures
The new measures aim to boost government subsidies and broaden social security payments exemptions.
“How can you tell a 3-year-old not to touch his face?” Concern over reopening of preschools and nurseries in Poland
City mayors and the biggest teachers’ union had expressed doubts.
Poland sends European leaders five-point plan for rebuilding continent after pandemic
Andrzej Duda wants a medical security system, fairer distribution of EU funds and better enforcement of international law.
Polish elections “will not be fully free”, says head of electoral commission as poll shows majority want delay
The government’s data collection “flagrantly violated the law”, says a legal report.
EU launches infringement proceedings against Poland over “political control” of judges
The EU says a tough new disciplinary regime undermines judicial independence and violates European law.
Poland reopens shopping centres, preschools, hotels and museums in “unfreezing” of lockdown
From the start of next week Poland will enter the second stage of its loosening of lockdown measures.
Polish parishes face shortfall as lockdown stops faithful from leaving cash offerings
Priests also face financial woes with religious lessons called off and customary donations drying up.
Catholic church calls for “free and fair elections” in Poland, while Tusk announces boycott
Poland’s bishops have warned that the election should not “raise legal doubts and suspicion of violating the constitution”.
Reward offered to find arsonists who caused week-long fire at Poland’s largest national park
The fire was probably caused by farmers illegally burning grass and exacerbated by recent dry weather.
“No privatisation of healthcare while I’m in office,” pledges Polish president ahead of election
President Duda praised public healthcare for allowing “every citizen to be treated equally”.
