Aleks Szczerbiak
Without a government record to defend, Sławomir Mentzen has challenged the duopoly that has dominated Polish politics.
Politics
Poland only has enough supplies to fight war “for a week or two”, says security chief
His remarks have been criticised by a deputy defence minister, who says they are not true and will be exploited by Poland’s enemies.
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Polish opposition report museum to prosecutors for selling “child porn” Gender Queer book
The museum denies claims that the book was for sale in its children’s section.
Poland confirms details of exhumation of Poles massacred by Ukrainians in WWII
The work will take place at a mass grave in a former Polish village located in what is now western Ukraine.
Polish president suggests EU could interfere in elections to choose his successor
Brussels “does not like people with conservative views governing Poland”, says Andrzej Duda.
EU court upholds a €320m rule-of-law fine issued against Poland under former government
The current government plans to appeal against the ruling, for which it blames the former administration.
Polish constitutional court chief launches legal action against government for “coup d’état”
Bogdan Święczkowski, an opposition ally, accuses Donald Tusk and others of acting as an “organised criminal group”.
Polish justice minister requests lifting of opposition deputy leader’s immunity from prosecution
Mariusz Błaszczak is accused of abusing his authority and disclosing classified information by publishing parts of a military defence plan.
UN refugee agency warns Poland its planned asylum rules would violate international law
Poland wants to temporarily suspend the right to asylum for those who irregularly cross the border from Belarus.
Poland launches EU-funded subsidies for buying electric cars
The scheme offers up to 40,000 zloty (roughly €9,500) per vehicle.
Poland “will not implement” EU migration pact if it involves receiving relocated migrants
“Europe must understand that Poland bears burdens in this respect and that they are supposed to help us, not impose new burdens.”
Polish government ministers clash over cuts to social housing budget
The development minister notes that money had to be redirected to help victims of last year’s devastating floods, including repairing their homes.
Poland dealing with wave of “imported crime” from Georgian immigrants, says interior minister
Police data show thousands of crimes being committed by Georgians in Poland.
Majority of Poles favour reintroducing border controls within EU to curb migration, finds poll
Any such measure, if introduced long term, would effectively end the Schengen Area that currently offers travel across most of Europe without border checks.
