The proposed increase was criticised by both trade unions and business groups.
Politics
Polish Left submits bill to introduce same-sex partnerships
A similar bill presented last year by the government is still being consulted and has not yet reached parliament.
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New Trump tariffs could lower Polish GDP by 0.4%, says Tusk
“A severe and unpleasant blow, because it comes from our closest ally, but we will survive it,” said the prime minister.
Poland rejects 12 asylum claims at Belarus border in first week since tough new law
Among those whose nationalities have been reported, all those rejected were from African countries.
Authorities deny opposition claims of threatening behaviour by asylum seekers housed in Polish village
An MP from Poland’s main ruling party accused the opposition of “spreading disinformation” in order to stir up unrest.
“Foreign election interference” behind cyberattack on Polish ruling party, says Tusk
The prime minister also claimed that evidence indicates the attack had an “eastern footprint”, an apparent accusation towards Russia or Belarus.
Poland announces continued agreement with US consortium on developing first nuclear plant
Despite the previous contract expiring and the new one not yet being signed, the government says the schedule will not be affected.
Polish opposition anger at release on medical grounds of man who murdered party employee
A court ruled that Ryszard Cyba’s severe mental disorder required care in a specialised facility, not prison.
Poland’s only nuclear reactor halts operation amid licensing delay
It produces 10% of the world’s molybdenum-99, a radioactive isotope used in diagnosing cancer.
European Parliament strips Polish opposition politicians of immunity
Mariusz Kamiński and Maciej Wąsik are facing criminal charges for not complying with a ban on holding public office.
Poland signs $2bn air defence deal with US
“This is a sign of trust and an example of the deepening Polish-US partnership,” said the US chargé d’affaires.
Videos of mass Muslim prayers in Poland stir controversy
Right-wing opposition politicians accused the government of allowing mass immigration.
Court rejects request to detain Polish justice minister Ziobro as part of Pegasus investigation
A parliamentary commission want him to be detained for 30 days for allegedly failing to appear for questioning.
No foot and mouth disease detected in Poland but “threat greater than ever”, says agriculture minister
Thousands of cattle have been slaughtered in Slovakia and Hungary following FMD cases there.
