In response, hundreds of other students, academics and Jewish leaders have signed a counter-letter opposing such a boycott.
Politics
Ruling coalition “wants to destroy religion and turn people into animals”, says Polish opposition leader
In response, Prime Minister Donald Tusk accused Jarosław Kaczyński of using similar rhetoric to Putin.
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Poland pushes for EU funds to support countries taking Ukraine refugees
The Polish and German interior ministers have jointly proposed a system under which the EU would grant €1,000 for each refugee.
Poland to ban Russian coal imports, saying it “can’t wait any longer for EU to act”
The Polish government admits that there are “legal doubts” over such a unilateral embargo by an EU member state.
Poland moves to end rule banning onshore wind construction
Poland was among Europe’s leaders in installing wind capacity, but new restrictions saw investment dry up after 2016.
Polish pizzeria sees rush of customers after Biden struggles with its spicy pepperoni
The US president was picturing trying the pizza on a visit to US troops in Poland, and later blamed it for losing his voice.
Complaint filed against Polish public TV over “EPP – European Putin’s Party” report
Polish state TV, a government mouthpiece, has suggested Donald Tusk, PO and the EPP are among “Putin’s useful idiots”.
Biden draws on Poland’s anti-communist history to inspire Ukraine resistance in Warsaw speech
The US president also praised the Polish people for “opening their hearts and their homes” to Ukrainian refugees.
Sudden firing of Polish minister shines light on rivalry in ruling party
Marcin Makowski
While ostensibly about EU funds, the dismissal is actually the result of a rivalry between the prime minister and his deputy.
Poland deserves help with refugees but “won’t go begging” for it, says Kaczyński
Poland will also not support any system to relocate the refugees to other countries against their will, says the ruling party chairman.
Polish government announces latest overhaul of tax system, including lower income tax
A middle-class tax allowance will be withdrawn, business owners’ healthcare contributions changed, and a preferential system for single parents restored.
Polish minister fired amid reported rift over unblocking EU funds
The development minister, Piotr Nowak, had been in the role for less than five months.
Poland expels 45 “Russian spies pretending to be diplomats” and arrests espionage suspect
An employee of Warsaw’s municipal authorities was also detained on suspicion of spying for Russia.
