Alicja Ptak
Once one of Europe’s poorest states, Poland is now on track to match Spain and Italy.
Politics
Poland reintroduces controls on borders with Germany and Lithuania
Shortly after midnight, officers announced they had detained a car transporting four irregular migrants, likely to be from Afghanistan.
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Polish president vetoes government’s reduction in health contributions by business owners
The ruling coalition has criticised the decision and argued it emphasises the importance of electing a more government-friendly president.
Polish far-right presidential candidate stripped of immunity by European Parliament
Grzegorz Braun is accused of a variety of alleged crimes, including attacking a Jewish religious celebration with a fire extinguisher.
New evidence casts further doubt on Polish presidential candidate’s claims over second apartment
Figures from PiS have dismissed the claims against Karol Nawrocki as “lies”.
Leading Polish presidential candidate denies wrongdoing in second apartment controversy
Karol Nawrocki even suggested that the state security services were involved in creating the scandal.
Poles have most negative view on relations with US since end of communism, finds poll
The proportion of Poles saying the US has a positive influence on the world has also fallen to its lowest recorded level.
Far-right presidential candidate investigated over removal of Ukrainian flag from Polish city hall
The stunt has also been criticised by Ukraine’s ambassador to Poland, as well as politicians from Poland’s main ruling party.
Trump meets Polish opposition presidential candidate at White House
Some figures from Poland’s ruling coalition criticised Trump for interfering in the election campaign.
What’s gone wrong for Poland’s presidential frontrunner Trzaskowski? Four theories
Daniel Tilles
Opposition candidate Karol Nawrocki has dramatically reduced the gap in polls over the last month.
US approves $1.33bn air-to-air missile sale to Poland
“This is another step in the great modernisation of the Polish armed forces,” says Poland’s defence minister.
Poland requests “escape clause” from EU fiscal rules to boost defence spending
It is the third member state to take advantage of the newly introduced measure, alongside Germany and Greece.
Three Seas Initiative marks tenth anniversary but Hungary splits over Russia condemnation
TSI is expanding to include two new associate countries – Montenegro and Albania – and two new strategic partners – Turkey and Spain.
Poland promises “appropriate response” to Russian military exercises in Belarus
That response will include “large Polish and NATO exercises in Poland”, says the deputy defence minister.
