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Poland to delay coal phaseout and open more mines amid energy crisis
“We are planning to increase [coal] production and are also planning new [mining] locations,” says the climate minister.
Polish government to withdraw anti-inflation measures due to “threats from EU”
The prime minister assured that new measures would be put in place to protect households and businesses.
“We’ve shown too much goodwill to EU” and further compromise is futile, says Polish president
“The liberal-left camp that makes up the majority in the European Commission wants to change the government in Poland at all costs,” says Andrzej Duda.
Alcohol consumption by women cause of Poland’s low birth rate, says ruling party leader Kaczyński
Opposition politicians accused 73-year-old Kaczyński – who has never been married or had children – of being out of touch.
Poland ranks last in EU green index
The EU-funded report takes into account the state of the environment, its effect on quality of life, and efforts by countries to address climate issues.
Polish parliament strips MP of immunity to face prosecution for offending religious feelings
MP Joanna Scheuring-Wielgus protested in a church against Poland’s near-total abortion ban.
Poland requests EU end €1 million daily fines for not implementing European court ruling
The Polish government argues that it has complied with the requirement to close its disciplinary chamber for judges.
Poland submits complaint against EU gas plan to European Court of Justice
The EU adopted a plan to reduce gas use by 15%, but Poland says it violated the European treaties by not obtaining unanimity among member states.
Polish top court issues ruling on same-sex marriage
The gay couple who brought the case say the ruling shows that same-sex marriages are not barred under the constitution.
Poland seizes property from Russian embassy
The resort near Warsaw was seized after the Russians failed to pay rent and refused requests to vacate the property.
Head of Polish anti-vaccine movement quits after accusation of misappropriating donations
Her organisation says she has been unable to account for money from public collections.
Poland to build anti-migrant razor-wire barrier on border with Russia
The Polish defence minister has ordered the army to “immediately” begin building a barrier on the border with Russia’s exclave of Kaliningrad.
