Stanley Bill talks to deputy interior minister Maciej Duszczyk about Poland’s tough new migration strategy.
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Polish farmers renew but then suspend protest blockade at Ukraine border
They are protesting against a proposed EU free trade deal with South America and a Polish agricultural tax.
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Poland opposes EU proposal to reduce gas use by 15%
Warsaw argues that the EU is calling for sacrifices and solidarity in one area but not in others
Polish opposition to sue right-wing newspaper for Tusk “Hitler” cover
A journalist from Gazeta Polska newspaper denies that its cover is intended to liken Tusk to Hitler.
Thousands of pupils left without school places in Poland as aftereffect of earlier education reforms
The current cohort of pupils entering secondary schools is around 50% larger than normal.
Poland to grant households €630 allowance to buy coal for heating
Around 35% of Polish homes use coal for heating and a total of 11.5 billion zloty (€2.4 billion) will be allocated for the new programme
V4 no more? Time for a Polish-Czech-Slovak triangle
Paweł Musiałek
War in Ukraine has soured relations with Hungary but pushed Poland closer than ever to the Czech Republic and Slovakia.
Poland to raise defence spending to 5% of GDP, highest level in NATO, says ruling party chief
“We must be a cohesive, armed and brave nation,” said Jarosław Kaczyński.
Poland to buy 116 used Abrams tanks from US
The Abrams tanks will help fill the gap left by Poland’s donation of T-72 tanks to Ukraine, says the defence minister.
Poland closes judicial disciplinary chamber at heart of dispute with EU
The opposition warns that the chamber will simply be replaced by another that serves a similar purpose.
Polish central bank to notify prosecutors of opposition leaders’ “unlawful threats” against governor
Central bank chief Adam Glapiński says that opposition leader Donald Tusk and one of his deputies have threatened to remove him by force.
Government appeals to Poles to insulate their homes ahead of “difficult winter”
The prime minister promised more funding for a government programme offering subsidies for home insulation.
Polish ruling party suspends politician after “elite” golf course tweet
The head of a provincial PiS caucus boasted of playing golf on the “best course in Poland” and declared herself part of the “elite”.
“Poland leading the EU in energy diversification,” says US climate envoy Kerry on Warsaw visit
“Warsaw is becoming cleaner and greener” thanks to the widespread use of electric buses.
