NGOs have protested against the legislation, which they say gives officers a “licence to kill”.
Politics
Polish Senate amends copyright bill following media protests
Under the new rules, publishers would be able to seek the state’s help in negotiations with big tech firms.
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Poland welcomes right-wing election successes in Italy and Sweden
“Europe is becoming a Europe of real values,” says Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki
Poland turns away Russians at border
“These are people who may be dangerous to our country,” says a spokesman for Poland’s security services.
Poland condemns EU chief von der Leyen’s “scandalous, anti-democratic” remarks
“We will not disburse any money…[until] they do the reforms agreed upon,” Ursula von der Leyen said of Poland.
Polish city cancels New Year’s Eve and cuts Christmas lights amid sky-high energy costs
Wrocław’s mayor demanded the government take protective measures to shield local authorities from rising energy costs.
British citizens to retain pre-Brexit local voting rights in Poland
The amendment to the electoral law will allow Brits in Poland vote in local elections.
Russia’s war in Ukraine should not be seen as regional conflict, Polish president tells UN
Andrzej Duda called on the international community to hold Russia accountable for its violations of international law.
Polish opposition leaders meet in show of unity
“We want Ukraine to win [but] must also win our own confrontation…[with] authoritarianism,” said Donald Tusk.
Poland and Baltic states enact EU visa ban for Russians
“Travel to the EU is a privilege, not a human right,” say Poland, Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia.
After moving to cut Hungary’s funds, EU is “analysing Poland”, which has “many problems”
Poland’s prime minister has pledged that his government will “strongly oppose” penalising Hungary.
Thousands join pro-marriage march in Warsaw as president sends message of support
“Life, marriage and family are written into the genetic code of our nation,” says the organiser.
Poland inaugurates sea canal that will allow bypassing of Russian waters
The Vistula Spit canal was symbolically opened on the anniversary of the Soviet Union’s invasion of Poland in 1939.
Seeking votes from further right could be Polish ruling party’s last hope
Piotr Trudnowski
There are three ways PiS could seek to neutralise the threat of Confederation as it seeks a third term.
