Sławomir Mentzen of the far-right libertarian Confederation party says he will turn Poland into a “cryptocurrency haven”.
Politics
Why did the Tusk government raise the migration issue?
Aleks Szczerbiak
The PM wants to bolster his security narrative ahead of next year’s election, but it is a risky strategy.
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Polish government intervenes as energy firm ends gas contracts with thousands of customers
A government minister called on Tauron to “immediately withdraw from the unacceptable decision to terminate gas contracts”.
Near-total abortion ban discourages people from having children, say majority in Poland
The same poll shows a growing number in favour of a more liberal abortion law.
Why has the Polish government raised the German war reparations issue?
Aleks Szczerbiak
The issue offers a way to attack the opposition and mobilise the ruling party’s electorate.
Blocking EU funds is “attempt by Western elites to influence Polish elections”, says president
Opposition leader Donald Tusk is a “collaborator” in his “genes”, says the justice minister.
Thirty Polish Supreme Court judges refuse to work with colleagues appointed after judicial reforms
There are “fundamental legal obstacles preventing our participation in cases involving persons appointed…in a defective procedure”.
Poland gives 150 Starlink terminals to Ukraine
The Skylink terminals – which use Elon Musk’s satellite internet system – will aid communication in areas recently liberated from Russian occupation by Ukraine.
Poland summons Israeli ambassador to explain “misleading” Holocaust trip remarks
“It is absolutely incomprehensible to us that the Polish foreign ministry prohibits our citizens from coming to Poland,” said Israel’s ambassador.
“Referendum” approves annexation of Russian embassy in Warsaw
“Turnout was 127%,” said the organisers, with “the vast majority of valid votes cast in favour of” annexation.
EU withholding billions in cohesion funds from Poland over rule-of-law concerns
“As a result of the non-fulfilment of basic conditions, the commission cannot reimburse any expenditure submitted by Poland,” says a spokesman.
Poland could “buy back” biggest convenience store chain from foreign owners, says Kaczyński
However, a government spokesman and the owner of the Żabka chain say they are unaware of any such plans
Poland’s central bank chief threatens legal action against fellow members of rate-setting council
The announcement followed public criticism of the bank by two members of the council recently appointed by the opposition-controlled Senate.
Poland to cap power prices for households, smaller firms, hospitals, schools and churches
The caps will be in place for all of next year.
