Aleks Szczerbiak
The biggest-ever split within PiS is a serious self-inflicted wound, complicating the right’s path back to power.
Politics
Polish NGOs urge PM’s “right-hand man” to withdraw constitutional court candidacy
They warn that Maciej Berek’s political ties could undermine efforts to restore public trust in the court.
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Poland seeks answers from US on how wanted former justice minister was able to enter the country
Zbigniew Ziobro fled from Hungary, where he had asylum, to the US.
Poland challenges EU-Mercosur trade deal at European Court of Justice
Warsaw warns that the South American agriculture imports could harm Polish farmers.
Will Poland’s main right-wing opposition party split?
Aleks Szczerbiak
The probability of a major split is higher than ever in PiS’s history.
Former Polish justice minister granted asylum by Orbán flees Hungary for US
The development came a day after new Hungarian PM Péter Magyar, who has pledged to extradite Zbigniew Ziobro, took office.
Polish far-right leader condemns “totalitarian” UK after being held at London airport
“This crumbling state has no problem with being colonised by Indians and Arabs but it does have a problem with me,” said Sławomir Mentzen.
Poland signs agreement with EU for €44 billion in SAFE defence loans
Poland is the first of 19 member states to sign a SAFE agreement and the largest recipient of funds under the programme.
Poland picks Taiwan’s Foxconn as partner for electric vehicle manufacturing hub
The plans envisage developing a portfolio of electric vehicles, initially comprising three models.
Polish president seeks national referendum on EU climate policies
The initiative is unlikely to succeed, given that it requires approval from the Senate, where the government has a majority.
European court orders Polish Constitutional Tribunal to accept judges rejected by president
The decision was welcomed Prime Minister Donald Tusk, who said it must immediately be enforced.
Poland should “take advantage” of US troop withdrawal from Germany, says president’s chief of staff
The prime minister previously said he would not want to “undermine European solidarity” by “poaching” US troops from Germany.
Poland expands 1% levy on devices to include laptops, smartphones and TVs
Proceeds from the so-called reprographic fee is used to compensate creators for the copying of their work.
EU prosecutors request lifting of Polish MP’s immunity
It is the first time in history that the EPPO has issued such a request for a sitting Polish member of parliament.
