The measures were intended to strengthen employment rights by granting greater powers to the National Labour Inspectorate.
Politics
Justice ministry seeks to end jail terms for blasphemy in Poland
The crime of “offending religious feelings” currently carries a potential prison sentence of up to two years.
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Referendum to ask Poles if they support EU “imposing thousands of illegal immigrants”
The ruling PiS party has now unveiled all four of its proposed referendum questions.
Polish ruling party unveils referendum question to let “ordinary Poles” not “German politicians” decide
The remaining questions will be revealed day by day over the next three days.
Could the migration issue swing this year’s Polish election?
Aleks Szczerbiak
Migration may play a decisive role, although the main beneficiary could be the radical right.
German Patriot missile batteries to remain in Poland until end of year
“By then, we will be ready to replace them with Polish Patriots,” says Poland’s defence minister.
Polish military loses missile fuse on flight near Belarus border, asks public to report sightings
The army has assured the public that the device does not pose any danger.
Poland increases troop numbers on Belarus border by 2,000
The soldiers are expected to arrive at the border within the next two weeks.
Mortgage applications triple in Poland after launch of government scheme
The value of loans applied for by Poles also increased by more than 270% to a record level of over 8 billion zloty.
Polish president sets general election for 15 October
The ruling PiS party is seeking an unprecedented third term but polls indicate a close race.
Polish PM challenges head of largest group in European Parliament to debate
“If Germany openly admits that it will interfere in Poland’s elections, then it shall stand to fight openly,” said Morawiecki.
Supreme Court upholds rejection of financial statements by Polish justice minister’s party
United Poland (Solidarna Polska) was found to have taken unlawful loans from private individuals.
Poland to boost troop numbers on Belarus border amid migrant surge and tank manoeuvres
There have been 19,000 attempted crossings from Belarus to Poland already this year, more than the 16,000 recorded in the whole of 2022.
Right to pick mushrooms in Poland at stake in elections, warns Kaczyński
In response, many opposition politicians expressed their amusement and bewilderment at Kaczyński’s claims.
