Their review found that 1,538 votes were incorrectly attributed to the winning candidate, opposition-backed Karol Nawrocki.
Politics
Poland withdraws from international anti-landmine treaty amid heightened Russian threat
“In view of the threats on NATO’s eastern flank, we must have all the tools necessary to defend our borders,” said the defence minister.
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US to loan Poland $2 billion for purchase of American weapons
“Poland is a stalwart US ally, and Poland’s security is vital to the collective defence of NATO’s eastern flank.”
Poland introduces checks on Slovak border to curb irregular migration
The prime minister announced he had ordered the measures “so that no one accuses us of having a leaky border”.
Poland condemns Scholz remarks over visa scandal as “election interference”
“The visa scandal in Poland needs to be clarified…I don’t want people from Poland to simply be waved through,” said the German chancellor.
Left and far right fight over Poland’s disaffected young voters
Roman Broszkowski
After 23 years of alternating rule between the PiS and PO, many are frustrated.
PM’s security accused of excessive force and vulgarity against Extinction Rebellion protesters
A journalist who filmed the incident says the officers smashed her phone while she was recording.
Germany plans controls on Polish and Czech borders to curb migration
Germany needs to “combat [people] smuggling more aggressively”, says its interior minister.
Poland expands subsidies for improving energy efficiency in homes to fight pollution and lower bills
The government hopes to replace half of the one million coal-fired boilers still in use in buildings containing multiple dwellings by 2030.
Opposition leader Tusk promises simpler gender recognition and same-sex partnerships
LGBT people as a “victimised minority” in Poland, says Donald Tusk, pledging to improve their situation.
Czech “petrol tourists” tank up in Poland as fuel prices fall ahead of elections
Analysts believe state energy giant Orlen has been lowering prices at petrol stations to help the ruling party win re-election.
Government to show “special clip” in cinemas before screenings of “anti-Polish” Green Border film
The clip will inform viewers of the “many untruths and distortions” contained in Agnieszka Holland’s film Green Border.
Government project to create Polish electric car 96% behind schedule, finds state auditor
Despite initial plans for the first cars to be produced in 2023, a factory site has not yet even been secured.
Poland no longer providing weapons to Ukraine, announces prime minister
The remarks come amid rising tensions between the two allies over grain exports.
