The incident came to light at the same time as Waldemar Żurek publicly announced a crackdown on dangerous drivers.
Politics
Most Poles believe US is no longer a reliable ally, finds new poll
It follows a number of other recent surveys indicating that attitudes towards the US have worsened in Poland under Donald Trump.
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Polish government approves bill providing state-funded assistants for disabled people
Up to 100,000 disabled people would benefit, as well as up to half a million of their family members.
Polish president’s office seeks criminal charges against justice minister
Waldemar Żurek’s actions are “very likely a crime”, says the head of President Karol Nawrocki’s office.
Poland denies planning to leave European Human Rights Convention after PM’s criticism
Donald Tusk said that the ECHR has made it harder for countries to deport foreign criminals.
Request to lift legal immunity of former Polish justice minister Ziobro filed to parliament
He is accused of 26 crimes, including leading a criminal group and abusing his powers for personal and political gain.
Polish opposition suspends former ministers over suspect land sale
The land was sold despite being designated for a major transport infrastructure project.
Polish far right criticises introduction of Ukrainian as option in high-school leaving exams
From this school year, Ukrainian can be chosen as a foreign language.
Polish MP raises concern over construction of Robert De Niro-backed hotel in historic Kraków building
Photos from the site of the development indicated that parts of the old building had been removed.
Poland’s main ruling party changes name and merges with junior partners
Prime Minister Donald Tusk announced this his Civic Platform is becoming Civic Coalition.
Polish town’s event honouring local Jewish composer cancelled after far-right backlash
Września was this weekend meant to hold a series of concerts and lectures celebrating Louis Lewandowski, who was born there in 1821.
Hungary condemns Polish foreign minister’s call for Russian oil pipeline to be destroyed
Viktor Orbán accused Poland of being “gripped by war psychosis”.
Poland’s former deputy anti-corruption chief charged in Pegasus spyware probe
He is accused of unlawfully sharing material obtained with Pegasus, including communication involving Donald Tusk’s daughter.
Polish PM: former government used Pegasus spyware to surveil my wife and daughter
Prosecutors have granted Tusk’s daughter victim status in an investigation into the alleged use of Pegasus to surveil PiS’s political opponents.
