The informal economy is believed to amount to hundreds of billions of zloty per year, with estimates of its size ranging from 9% to 30% of GDP.
Politics
Poland’s government blames immigrants for “importing crime” – but the truth is not so simple
Małgorzata Tomczak
The authorities have taken tough action in response, including mass arrests and deportations.
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Poland summons American ambassador over report critical of Pope John Paul II on US-owned station
“The potential effects of these actions [by TVN] are identical to the goals of the hybrid war aimed at leading to divisions in Polish society.”
“LGBT ideology” responsible for child suicides, says Polish education minister
The solution is to reinforce traditional values, including attending church, to help young people better distinguish between good and evil, he says.
Pope John Paul II’s handling of sex abuse needs “further research”, says Poland’s Catholic church
One archbishop described the new claims as an attempt by “gender ideologists” to “destroy” John Paul II’s legacy.
Disabled people begin protest in Polish parliament seeking rise in benefits to level of minimum wage
Disabled adults receive an allowance of 1,588.44 zloty (€339.06) a month before tax, less than half the statutory minimum wage.
Polish parliament rejects law banning “promotion of abortion”
Over half of MPs from the ruling coalition either voted for the bill to proceed or abstained from voting.
Poland’s deficit almost 60% lower than budgeted in 2022
“”We have survived the plagues of Egypt,” says the prime minister, referring to the impact of the pandemic and war in Ukraine.
The VoiCEE podcast: Six trends to shape CEE in 2023
Nicholas Watson
The Reporting Democracy team discusses their newly released “Trends Report 2023: War in Ukraine Focuses Minds”.
Suicide of Polish MP’s son prompts backlash against state media that helped identify him as abuse victim
The 15-year-old took his own life less than two months after state media reported on his case.
Polish opposition parties call for referendum on abortion law
Poland 2050 and PSL say the abortion law should be decided by the people, not “politicians or bishops”.
Polish law does not adequately protect forests, finds EU court
Ruling party politicians accused the CJEU of “interfering” in Poland’s internal affairs at the behest of “foreign organisations”.
German ambassador hits back at Polish defence minister over accusation of helping finance Russia’s war
Poland has also spent billions on Russian energy imports, noted the ambassador.
Head of Polish constitutional court sees off attempt to remove her by rebel judges
Questions still remain over how the tribunal will function given its internal disputes.
