The change, opposed by the Catholic church, will come into force at the start of the new school year in September.
Politics
President Duda signs government budget but sends parts to constitutional court
The decision may further deepen Poland’s constitutional crisis, given that the government does not recognise the court’s legitimacy.
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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
Poland closes main Belarus border crossing and prepares further sanctions for regime figures
The decision comes a day after the jailing of an ethnic Polish leader by Belarus.
Polish parliament approves law to unblock building of onshore wind farms
The final version was watered down from the original proposal, leading to criticism from the wind industry and opposition.
Can Poland’s right-wing ruling party win this year’s parliamentary election?
Aleks Szczerbiak
While currently it would struggle to obtain a majority, several factors are working in its favour.
Judicial bill aiming to unlock Poland’s EU funds passes to president for final decision
President Andrzej Duda can sign the bill into law, veto it, or send it to the constitutional court for assessment.
Poland to buy $10 billion in HIMARS rocket launchers and ammunition
“A major reinforcement of Poland’s artillery is getting closer,” said Poland’s defence minister after the US agreed to sell almost 500 rocket launchers.
Belarus sentences Polish minority leader and journalist to eight years in prison
Poland accused Minsk of using “Poles living in Belarus as political hostages.”
Poland hopes for return of 16th century document from Sweden
Łaski’s Statute of 1505 was the first codification of laws published in the Kingdom of Poland.
