In Poland’s most recent national census, only ten people recorded themselves as speaking Wymysorys at home.
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Polish opposition politicians to stand trial accused of violating ban on holding office
If found guilty, Mariusz Kamiński and Maciej Wąsik could face up to five years in jail.
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Polish ruling party senator given five-year jail sentence for corruption
Stanisław Gawłowski claims he was prosecuted under the former government for “purely political reasons”.
A divisive legacy: Andrzej Duda’s decade as Poland’s president
Daniel Tilles & Stanley Bill
Though derided by critics as Kaczyński’s “pen”, Duda leaves office as Poland’s most-trusted politician.
Poland says it “can serve as example” for countries considering recognising Palestine
Poland has recognised Palestinian statehood since 1988.
Polish constitutional court rejects government bills seeking to overhaul it
The legislation aimed to reverse the politicisation of the court by the former Law and Justice (PiS) administration.
Polish parliament votes to put media regulator chief on trial
Maciej Świrski, an ally of the former ruling Law and Justice (PiS) party, called the vote “unconstitutional” and vowed to stay in post.
Poland’s deputy PM proposes linking main child benefit to parents’ employment
The proposal drew criticism from both The Left, a member of the ruling coalition, and the opposition PiS party.
Polish prosecutors reveal ballot errors in presidential election, say no impact on result
Their review found that 1,538 votes were incorrectly attributed to the winning candidate, opposition-backed Karol Nawrocki.
Poland withdraws from international anti-landmine treaty amid heightened Russian threat
“In view of the threats on NATO’s eastern flank, we must have all the tools necessary to defend our borders,” said the defence minister.
Poland secures further $4bn US loan guarantee for military modernisation
The US has now provided over $15 billion under the US Foreign Military Financing (FMF) programme.
Polish far-right leader indicted on seven criminal counts
The case will now go to trial and, if found guilty, Braun will potentially face years in prison for the relevant offences.
What are the prospects for the Tusk government?
Aleks Szczerbiak
Defeat in the presidential election has scuppered the ruling coalition’s plans to reset its reform agenda.
Tusk reshuffles Polish government, replacing justice and interior ministers
The reshuffle comes following the government’s defeat in last month’s presidential election.
