The proposed law will “pave the way for a just transition in mining regions”, says the energy minister.
Politics
Polish president appoints “ambassador for historical diplomacy”
Karol Nawrocki has appointed his former PhD supervisor, Grzegorz Berendt, to the position.
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President Nawrocki dispels concerns about Poland’s absence at Washington meeting on Ukraine
Opposition politicians argued that the lack of a Polish representative marginalises Poland’s position on the international stage.
Ex-president Duda says “generational change” needed on Polish right
He also hinted that its current leading figure, 76-year-old Jarosław Kaczyński, is too old.
Poland condemns Israeli fans’ “murderers since 1939” banner at match against Polish football club
Israel’s embassy in Warsaw also called the display “disgusting behaviour”.
Why Poland is clinging onto coal, despite the economic and environmental costs
Alicja Ptak
Poland’s energy transition is being held back by its legacy as a major coal producer and political inaction.
Poland freezes payments of EU Covid funds and blames former government for misspending
But the opposition says the government is responsible for “gigantic abuse and misappropriation of funds”.
Poland’s school homework ban remains divisive one year on
Anna Gmiterek-Zabłocka
Critics says the policy was rolled out too quickly, limited teachers’ autonomy, and has not helped pupils.
Poland to deport 57 Ukrainians and six Belarusians after Warsaw concert trouble
Meanwhile, a Ukrainian pictured at the event holding a nationalist flag has apologised.
“Russia cannot emerge from this war stronger,” warns Polish PM ahead of Trump-Putin meeting
European leaders, including Tusk, issued a joint statement ahead of the Alaska summit, stressing the importance of Ukraine’s involvement in the peace talks.
Police detain over 100 at Belarusian rap concert in Warsaw and investigate Ukrainian nationalist flag
The displaying of the red-and-black flag of the Ukrainian Insurgent Army (UPA) caused anger in Poland.
City becomes first to use Polish AI model to support local administration
Częstochowa will use AI to help write letters, analyse inquiries from residents, and summarise long documents.
The “growing frustration” driving Poland’s record youth turnout
Daniel Tilles & Andżelika Cibor
Young Poles vote at a higher rate than older ones, bucking the international trend.
What can Poland expect from a Karol Nawrocki presidency?
Aleks Szczerbiak
The new president will destabilise, and act as the centre of resistance to, the government.
