The UN refugee agency has criticised the measure as a violation of international law.
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Speaker wants breathalyser tests in Polish parliament after drunk MP expelled
Separately, prosecutors are investigating an opposition MP who appeared to suggest that Donald Tusk should get a “bullet in the head”.
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Kraków appoints “night mayor” to reconcile tourists, residents and business owners
Kraków is Poland’s most popular tourist destination, which is a boon to the local economy but causes tension with residents.
Polish opposition MP released from custody after invoking European immunity
The head of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe confirmed that Romanowski enjoys immunity as a member of the assembly.
Poland has NATO’s third largest military, new figures show
The Polish armed forces contain 216,100 personnel, and are the alliance’s largest in Europe.
Women outnumber men on Polish Olympic team for first time in history
Paris 2024 aims to become the first ever Olympic games to have gender parity among competitors.
Controversy over detention of Polish opposition MP who claims to have European immunity
Prosecutors say that his immunity as a member of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe does not cover this case.
Polish priest who organised World Youth Day charged with sex abuse
Mariusz W. was director of the Polish church’s national organising office for World Youth Day.
NATO chief rejects Polish proposal to shoot down Russian missiles over Ukraine
It would risk NATO “becoming part of the conflict”, says Jens Stoltenberg.
EU approves €194m offshore wind farm terminal in Poland
The terminal will facilitate the installation and servicing of wind turbines in the Baltic Sea.
Controversial memorial to victims of WWII massacres by Ukrainian nationalists unveiled in Poland
Several cities refused to host the statue, which depicts a baby being impaled on a Ukrainian trident.
Polish government appoints new “head” of US embassy as president refuses to name him ambassador
President Duda has pledged not to appoint Bogdan Klich as ambassador for as long as he remains in office.
Poland’s NATO ambassador should not have received security clearance, says Tusk
The diplomat in question, Tomasz Szatkowski, rejected the allegations and announced plans to sue the prime minister.
Head of Polish opposition caucus stripped of immunity over alleged Russian rocket defamation
The former operational commander of the armed forces says Mariusz Błaszczak falsely blamed him for a Russian missile going undetected.
