Four left-wing governnment ministers voiced their dissent to the plans.
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What impact will the flood crisis have on Polish politics?
Aleks Szczerbiak
The government managed to emerge relatively unscathed politically from its most serious “stress test” yet.
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Poland accepts German offer of Patriot air defence system after missile strike
Berlin has also offered Eurofighters to help patrol Polish airspace.
Poland doing “more than its part” to help Ukraine, says Finland’s PM
“You are not only giving weapons, helping displaced people from Ukraine and making humanitarian efforts, you are also helping others to help Ukraine.”
Ukrainian investigators arrive at site of missile strike in Poland
“I am grateful to the Polish side for granting access,” said Ukraine’s foreign minister.
Polish government to encourage fewer births by C-section
In 2018, caesarean sections made up 45% of births in Poland, one of the highest rates in Europe.
Polish parliament approves new powers for sex abuse commission despite church concerns
The Catholic church says that canon law and Poland’s concordat with the Vatican prevent the disclosure of certain documents.
It may not be necessary to launch NATO Article 4 over missile strike, says Polish PM
“There are no indications that this was an attack on Polish territory. We are most likely dealing with a very unfortunate event,” said Mateusz Morawiecki.
Record support for abortion up to 12 weeks in Poland, finds poll
Polling shows that support for access to abortion has increased since the introduction of a near-total ban on abortion.
“Brainwashing” by sex educators responsible for child suicides, says Polish education minister
A child who does not identify with their assigned sex needs to be helped, not reinforced in making an “anthropological error”, says Przemysław Czarnek.
Poland will not give in to “EU diktats” to unlock frozen funds, says Europe minister
While Poland is willing to show “some flexibility” in negotiations, it “will not back down” from certain “lines that cannot be crossed”.
Poland and Germany to train Ukrainian troops in new EU mission
This is “not just a training mission, it is clear proof that the EU will stand by Ukraine for as long as is needed”.
Poland takes over Gazprom’s Polish assets
Poland has taken over Gazprom’s share in the company managing the Polish section of the Yamal gas pipeline.
Tusk sued by man at heart of secret tape scandal over accusations of Russia links
Marek Falenta accuses Donald Tusk of defaming him and of exceeding his authority as prime minister.
