The finance ministry says the measures are “social justice”, but the banking sector calls them discriminatory.
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Parliament approve ban on fur farming in Poland
Poland is the world’s fourth-largest exporter of fur skins.
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Poland calls for EU to stop all Russian crude oil imports by end of 2026
The EU needs to take “decisive action to cease financing Russia’s war machine”, says Poland’s energy minister.
Poland hits back at Zelensky’s claim it can’t protect its people from mass Russian drone attack
Zelensky’s remarks are “unnecessary and untrue”, says Poland’s defence minister.
Polish parliament passes bill extending Ukrainian refugee support but linking benefits to employment
The bill now passes to opposition-aligned President Karol Nawrocki, who vetoed an earlier version because it did not include such conditionality.
Polish opposition proposes moving Russian embassy for “security and symbolism”
PiS also argues that the embassy’s location is a symbol of former Soviet dominance over Poland.
Almost 2,000 employers apply for Polish government’s shorter working hours pilot programme
The labour ministry argues that cutting working hours can benefit both employers and their staff.
Poles’ trust in army reaches record high while trust in church falls to record low
Only 35% of Poles now say they trust the church, down from 58% in 2016.
Germany rebuffs Polish president’s demand for war reparations on Berlin visit
“From a German perspective, this issue has been legally resolved,” said the German president’s spokeswoman.
Poland issues fewest residence permits to immigrants in ten years
The 488,846 permits issued by Poland in 2024 was still the third highest number in the EU.
Ukraine calls for “urgent action” from Poland after vandalism of church
Poland’s foreign ministry has condemned the incident but suggests it could be a “provocation” intended to stir tensions.
Google rejects Poland’s complaints over Israel’s “manipulated” YouTube videos about Gaza
The YouTube videos published by Israel’s embassy cast doubt on reports of starvation in Gaza.
Poland approves deployment of NATO forces on its territory following Russian drone incursions
The foreign forces will be part of NATO’s Operation Eastern Sentry, which aims to bolster defences on the alliance’s flank.
Remains of Polish royal residence looted by Swedes in 17th century recovered from river
The recovered fragments will be used as part of a reconstruction of the ransacked palace at the Polish History Museum.
