A new benefit, informally named “granny payments”, would support grandparents caring for children while parents work.
Politics
Poland ranked worst country in EU for LGBT+ people for fifth year running
Only non-EU states such as Belarus, Turkey and Russia were rated lower than Poland.
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Thousands protest media ownership law targeting Poland’s biggest private TV network
The American owner of TVN would have to sell its majority stake.
Polish parliament unexpectedly passes bill forcing sale of US-owned TV network
“The United States is extremely disappointed,” said the American embassy.
Residents protest plans to bulldoze villages to make way for new Polish “mega-airport”
Opponents interrupted a town hall meeting and threw eggs at officials.
Polish prosecutors investigate if EU judges committed crime when ruling on Poland
Meanwhile, the National Council of the Judiciary has prepared a resolution calling on the CJEU to “suspend activity until doubts as to its independence are resolved”.
Polish PM urges EU to allow VAT cuts on fuel and food to soften blow of inflation
“Very high prices resulting from EU climate policy” have caused “ordinary Polish families” to “suffer”, said Morawiecki.
Poland’s top modern art gallery risks stagnation under political appointee
Edwin Bendyk and Piotr Kosiewski
It’s not too late for an open call.
Polish far-right MPs appear under Auschwitz-style sign at anti-vaccine protest
The politicians were criticised by the Auschwitz Museum.
Woman convicted of insulting Polish president by shouting “F**k Duda* acquitted on appeal
“Freedom of expression is one of the foundations of a democratic society,” said the judge in a justification for the ruling
Mandatory vaccines for teachers could “paralyse schools”, warns Polish education minister
Around 19% of teachers remain unvaccinated.
Ukraine to sue EU over Poland refusing to increase freight permits
Kyiv says that its free trade agreement with the EU has been breached.
New German chancellor urges “pragmatic solution” to rule of law dispute in Warsaw visit
The two heads of government also discussed their differences over the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline and war reparations.
Recording shows leading Polish newspaper editor expressing “love” to former communist leader
Adam Michnik, a former anti-communist dissident, is seen embracing Wojciech Jaruzelski at the latter’s home.
