The speaker of parliament said Poland would help Ukraine join “as soon as possible”, but even some of his allies pushed back.
Politics
Poland’s New Hope and Empire Strikes Back parties merge in attempt to sidestep electoral law
The manoeuvre is part of an attempt by one of Poland’s main far-right groups to circumvent a court decision.
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Round table that hosted talks paving way for fall of communism in Poland removed from presidential palace
“I can proudly say that post-communism has today ended in Poland”, declared Karol Nawrocki.
Polish Constitutional Tribunal violated European law, rules EU court
The CJEU also found that the tribunal is not a valid court as it contains unlawfully appointed judges.
Poll shows party of Polish far-right leader Grzegorz Braun rising to third place
Braun is currently standing trial for an attack on a Jewish Hanukkah celebration in Poland’s parliament.
ChatGPT more conservative in Polish, finds academic study
When asked in Polish about a woman having an abortion, it is more likely to call her a “murderer” or “monster”.
Eight eastern EU member states meet for inaugural security summit in Helsinki
“Russia is the most significant, direct and long-term threat to our security,” wrote the leaders in a joint declaration.
Poland revokes passport of ex-justice minister Ziobro who fled abroad amid criminal charges
Next week, a Polish court is due to decide whether to issue an arrest warrant for Ziobro.
Poland’s president signs bill facilitating coal mine closures and compensation for miners
The measures are seen as a key part of Poland’s transition towards cleaner forms of energy.
Thousands march in protest against Polish president’s veto of dog-chaining ban
Parliament will vote on Wednesday on whether to overturn Nawrocki’s veto.
New Polish president has not organised Hanukkah celebration, breaking with tradition
His three predecessors have celebrated the Jewish holiday, starting with President Lech Kaczyński in 2006.
Prosecutors drop case against Polish doctor who performed abortion in ninth month of pregnancy
The case prompted particular anger among the right-wing opposition.
Has Donald Tusk’s government regained the political initiative in Poland?
Aleks Szczerbiak
The ruling coalition still faces challenges and questions over delivering on its election promises.
Fuller version of Trump security strategy reportedly calls for “pulling Poland away from EU”
It also calls for the US to support parties that “seek sovereignty and preservation/restoration of traditional European ways of life”.
