His comments have been criticised by figures from across Poland’s political spectrum.
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Poland records highest ever temperature as European heatwave moves east
A figure of 40.5°C (104.9°F) was recorded in the town of Słubice on Sunday afternoon.
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South Korea begins construction of floating LNG terminal for Poland
The floating storage and regasification unit is expected to receive, store and regasify one third of Poland’s total gas demand.
Poland’s Duda signs bill protecting strategic companies from takeover by foreign entities
The law, temporarily in force since 2020, will now become permanent legislation.
Tusk reshuffles Polish government, replacing justice and interior ministers
The reshuffle comes following the government’s defeat in last month’s presidential election.
Poland asks EU Parliament to strip former CEO of state energy firm of immunity
Daniel Obajtek is accused of giving false testimony in court and of unlawfully restricting the distribution of a magazine.
Poland has first ambassador to Israel since 2021 restitution law dispute
The new ambassador says that “the entire democratic world should – must – support Israel in its fight against terrorists”.
Poland deserves “appreciation and support” for protecting EU from illegal migration, says Germany
Germany’s interior minister visited Poland’s highly fortified border with Belarus alongside his Polish counterpart.
Polish archbishop condemns “fear and hate” of migrants as unchristian
“Every person has the right to choose a place to live, and the right to be respected in that place for their beliefs, culture, language and faith.”
“Biggest oil discovery in Poland’s history” made in Baltic Sea
Canadian firm CEP says it has found a deposit containing 22 million tonnes of oil and 5 billion cubic metres of gas.
Poland sees EU’s biggest rise in youth unemployment
But its youth unemployment rate is still below the EU average.
Thousands join anti-immigration marches around Poland
“We don’t want Poland sharing the fate of western Europe,” said the organisers.
Historical estate where Nobel laureate Sienkiewicz lived and wrote sold for €278
Sienkiewicz wrote Pan Wołodyjowski, part of his celebrated Triology, while living there.
Court ruling ends criminal probe into mask purchases by Polish government during pandemic
The deal drew controversy amid reports it was arranged through a ski instructor who was a family friend of the health minister.
