The ideas include reducing hurdles for people to obtain disability support and making it easier for businesses to collect debts.
Politics
Left’s presidential candidate calls for cuts to state funding for church in Poland
Her party says government ministries have transferred almost 10 billion zloty (€2.4 billion) to the church over the last eight years.
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Former head of Polish police indicted over explosion of grenade launcher in his office
If found guilty, Jarosław Szymczyk could face years in prison.
Polish PM Tusk criticises “ominous” Musk remarks at AfD rally
The Tesla CEO’s comments were made just two days before the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz.
Belarusians protest in Warsaw against re-election of Lukashenko
The demonstration was led by Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya, the exiled Belarusian opposition leader, who called the vote a “farce”.
Poland’s biggest charity fundraiser sets new record with €42 million raised so far
The donations will be used to purchase medical equipment for paediatric oncology and haematology wards in Poland.
Polish parliament passes bill changing who will confirm winner of presidential election
The legislation was strongly opposed by PiS, who claimed that such a change would be “unconstitutional”.
Polish parliament amends law to strip mandate from lawmakers facing pre-trial detention
The changes have been made in response to the case of Marcin Romanowski, a fugitive opposition MP accused by prosecutors of 11 crimes.
Polish ex-PM Morawiecki waives immunity over 2020 postal election case
Morawiecki, who rejects the accusation of abusing his powers, says he believes “that truth, law and justice will prevail”.
PM Tusk asks consulates in US to prepare to assist Polish citizens amid Trump’s deportation plans
“There may be no cause for concern, but Poland will be well prepared for any situation,” said Tusk.
Polish opposition PiS party tables bill tying child benefits for Ukrainians to employment
The move came after Rafał Trzaskowski, the presidential candidate from Poland’s main ruling group, said that such benefits “should go to those who contribute to our economy”.
Polish right-wing brodcaster airs staged kidnapping of fugitive opposition politician
The video, filmed in the style of an action thriller, depicts the fictional interrogation of former PiS deputy minister Marcin Romanowski.
Poland halves number of weekly religion classes in schools
The change, opposed by the Catholic church, will come into force at the start of the new school year in September.
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.
