Zbigniew Ziobro has refused to appear on health grounds and because he argues the committee in unlawful.
Politics
Russia closes Polish consulate in St Petersburg and expels diplomats
The decision was made in retaliation for Poland’s closure of a Russian consulate last month.
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Poland informs European court it will not comply with order to reinstate judges
It is the first time in history that Poland has refused to comply with such measures, notes the European Court of Human Rights.
Poland’s conservative ruling party joins TikTok to challenge “radical anti-PiS messages” on social media
PiS is the last of Poland’s main political parties to join the social media platform.
EU ends legal action against Poland over anti-LGBT zones
LGBT rights groups expressed concern at the decision, noting that most anti-LGBT resolutions remain in place.
New EU action against Poland part of “German plan to liquidate member states”, says justice minister
“Some of the Brussels elite” are trying to expand the EU’s competencies, adds the Polish government’s spokesman.
Head of EU Parliament submits request to lift immunity of four Polish ruling party MEPs
The quartet are accused of violating Poland’s hate crime laws through an anti-immigration election advert.
Warsaw unveils plans to more than double size of metro
The expansion would ensure that over half of Varsovians will live within one kilometre of a metro station, up from 28% currently.
Polish president to meet Macron, Scholz and Sunak in “diplomatic offensive” ahead of Biden visit
Andrzej Duda wants “new allied agreements that will allow us to support Ukraine in defending its territory”.
Biden’s “historic” Poland visit will “signal importance of US-Polish relations”, says ambassador
The US president will also “say thank you to Polish society” for welcoming Ukrainian refugees.
Poland still getting 10% of oil from Russia, admits minister, blaming lack of EU embargo
State energy firm Orlen says it can only reduce imports further if the EU introduces a full embargo on Russian oil.
Doubts and disputes emerge over disabled rape victim reportedly refused abortion in Poland
The health minister called the case a “colossal manipulation calculated to evoke emotions” but the victim’s aunt accuses him of “lying”.
Polish MEP defends earnings from UAE following Dutch media report
Radosław Sikorski is reportedly paid $100,000 a year to act as an advisor to the Sir Bani Yas forum in UAE.
Polish government’s planned mega-airport conceived by “very stupid politicians”, says Ryanair CEO
The head of Poland’s airport project says it would be “a waste of time to comment” on Michael O’Leary’s remarks
