The Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe approved the decision by a majority of 85 votes to 23.
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Too few volunteers to create planned “Ukrainian Legion” in Poland, says defence minister
The legion is supposed to be made up of Ukrainians living in Poland, who would be trained and then sent to defend their homeland.
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Polish bishop apologises after reports of priests’ “sex party with male prostitute”
Media reports claim that the prostitute lost consciousness and was initially denied medical assistance.
Poland condemns Scholz remarks over visa scandal as “election interference”
“The visa scandal in Poland needs to be clarified…I don’t want people from Poland to simply be waved through,” said the German chancellor.
PM’s security accused of excessive force and vulgarity against Extinction Rebellion protesters
A journalist who filmed the incident says the officers smashed her phone while she was recording.
Germany plans controls on Polish and Czech borders to curb migration
Germany needs to “combat [people] smuggling more aggressively”, says its interior minister.
Poland expands subsidies for improving energy efficiency in homes to fight pollution and lower bills
The government hopes to replace half of the one million coal-fired boilers still in use in buildings containing multiple dwellings by 2030.
Opposition leader Tusk promises simpler gender recognition and same-sex partnerships
LGBT people as a “victimised minority” in Poland, says Donald Tusk, pledging to improve their situation.
Poles work EU’s second-most hours per week
In 2022, Poles worked 40.4 hours a week on average, compared to 37.5 hours a week across the EU as a whole.
Czech “petrol tourists” tank up in Poland as fuel prices fall ahead of elections
Analysts believe state energy giant Orlen has been lowering prices at petrol stations to help the ruling party win re-election.
Government to show “special clip” in cinemas before screenings of “anti-Polish” Green Border film
The clip will inform viewers of the “many untruths and distortions” contained in Agnieszka Holland’s film Green Border.
Government project to create Polish electric car 96% behind schedule, finds state auditor
Despite initial plans for the first cars to be produced in 2023, a factory site has not yet even been secured.
Poland no longer providing weapons to Ukraine, announces prime minister
The remarks come amid rising tensions between the two allies over grain exports.
Orlen secures €3.6 billion in credit to build Poland’s first offshore wind farm
The wind farm is expected to provide clean energy to 1.5 million Polish households by 2026.
