“This is a shocking picture of how the state functions and how public money is spent,” said justice minister Adam Bodnar.
Politics
Poland’s constitutional court declares resolution calling for its overhaul unconstitutional
The current government wants to overhaul the constitutional court following eight years of rule by the Law and Justice (PiS) party.
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Ukraine war pushes West to rebuild bridges with Poland
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Previous issues of concern – such as the rule of law – have been put aside amid the focus on security and the refugee crisis.
Poland campaigns to replace Russia in G20
A minister says the idea has been “very well received” by the United States.
Poland “heading for education tsunami” with new Ukrainian refugee pupils, warns teachers’ union
Up to 50,000 new teachers may be needed, says the head of the union, who has appealed for salaries to be raised.
Polish government wants constitution changed to allow confiscation of Russian property
It also wants to exempt defence spending from public debt rules and to introduces a tax for entities that do business in Russia.
NfP podcast: “NATO force can protect civilians in Ukraine” – interview with Poland’s deputy foreign minister
Stanley Bill talks to Poland’s deputy foreign minister about Russia’s war on Ukraine.
Poland boosts defence spending to 3% of GDP to protect against “imperial Russia”
The new Homeland Defence Act will more than double the size of Poland’s armed forces.
Poland announces plans to “de-Russify” economy with “anti-Putin shield”
The first part of the package aims to lower high food prices, give additional payments to pensioners and invest in energy independence.
Poland to call for peacekeeping mission in Ukraine at NATO summit
The government admit that reactions have been “restrained”, although the defence minister says there was interest in the proposal.
Media boycott Polish far-right press conference on Ukraine refugee “privileges”
Journalists switched off their cameras and sat around a nearby table.
Polish, Czech and Slovenian PMs visit besieged Kyiv in show of support for Ukraine
The leaders travelled to Kyiv to show “the unequivocal support of the entire EU for the sovereignty and independence of Ukraine”.
Tusk urges Hungarians to vote out “most pro-Putin government in Europe” at rally in Budapest
“Ukrainians must fight for a democratic state with weapons in hand; we must fight for democracy with the ballot paper.”
Poland violated rights of judge removed as part of judicial overhaul, finds European court
The European Court of Human Rights today issued the latest in a series of ruling against the Polish government’s judicial policies.
