PiS-backed candidate Karol Nawrocki wants Poles to have priority over immigrants in healthcare and education.
Politics
Controversy over campaign to save grave of Polish football star who switched allegiance to Nazi Germany
Fans have launched a campaign to relocate Ernest Wilimowski’s grave, which is under threat of being demolished.
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Police protest in Warsaw, demanding higher pay
Members of Poland’s uniformed services – including police, border guards, firefighters and prison guards – want pay rises to match soaring inflation.
Polish ruling party seeks to end legal immunity for all MPs and judges
The change would require an amendment to the constitution, and therefore support from parts of the opposition.
Polish government admits spending cuts on horizon during “time of crisis”
Defence spending and social programmes will be protected, while the government denies that its plans for a new “mega-airport” are threatened.
Energy firms should have “close to zero profits” next year, says Poland’s PM
“I will not pity the energy companies,” said Mateusz Morawiecki.
Poland to delay coal phaseout and open more mines amid energy crisis
“We are planning to increase [coal] production and are also planning new [mining] locations,” says the climate minister.
Polish government to withdraw anti-inflation measures due to “threats from EU”
The prime minister assured that new measures would be put in place to protect households and businesses.
“We’ve shown too much goodwill to EU” and further compromise is futile, says Polish president
“The liberal-left camp that makes up the majority in the European Commission wants to change the government in Poland at all costs,” says Andrzej Duda.
Alcohol consumption by women cause of Poland’s low birth rate, says ruling party leader Kaczyński
Opposition politicians accused 73-year-old Kaczyński – who has never been married or had children – of being out of touch.
Poland ranks last in EU green index
The EU-funded report takes into account the state of the environment, its effect on quality of life, and efforts by countries to address climate issues.
Polish parliament strips MP of immunity to face prosecution for offending religious feelings
MP Joanna Scheuring-Wielgus protested in a church against Poland’s near-total abortion ban.
Poland requests EU end €1 million daily fines for not implementing European court ruling
The Polish government argues that it has complied with the requirement to close its disciplinary chamber for judges.
Poland submits complaint against EU gas plan to European Court of Justice
The EU adopted a plan to reduce gas use by 15%, but Poland says it violated the European treaties by not obtaining unanimity among member states.
