The finance ministry has presented the plans as a way to improve Poles’ health but critics say they are simply a revenue-generating measure.
Politics
Polish president confirms attendance at Independence March
“This is a great opportunity to send a positive signal to the entire world that Poles are united, proud, and determined,” says Karol Nawrocki.
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Polish radio station protests fine from regulator for “Hitler Youth” critique of school textbook
Tok FM’s editor-in-chief has suggested that the National Broadcasting Council is seeking to “protect the good name of PiS”.
German states seek return of border controls with Poland amid surge in “irregular migration”
“We must prevent a loss of control at the border,” say the interior ministers of Brandenburg and Saxony.
Veteran MP quits Polish opposition party PO over “turn to left” on abortion
“PO has already turned so far to the left, gradually, that our paths have finally diverged,” said Bogusław Sonik today.
Poland condemns “provocation” after Russian jet manoeuvres close to Polish aircraft over Black Sea
“Unfortunately we will encounter such provocations,” said the Polish government spokesman.
Polish freight carriers block Ukraine border crossing, demanding reinstatement of permit scheme
Ukraine announced it would stop requiring permits from Polish firms, but the protesters insist on the reinstatement of old, pre-war rules.
Poland’s ruling party moves to allow Constitutional Tribunal to rule with fewer judges
The proposal comes as six rebel judges refuse to rule on a key law for the ruling party.
Junior ruling party rebrands ahead of election, vowing to protect Poland from “German collaborators”
Sovereign Poland, formerly known as United Poland, allege that opposition leader Donald Tusk is Berlin’s “agent of influence”.
Warsaw seizes school building used by Russian embassy, Kremlin warns of “harsh” consequences
Warsaw’s decision has angered Moscow, with Kremlin politicians suggesting the severance of diplomatic contacts.
Poland to buy £1.9 billion air defence system from UK
It is the largest ever UK defence export deal with Poland.
Polish nationalists sentenced over public “hanging” of opposition politicians
“Criticism aimed at inducing fear in politicians by means of death threats goes freedom of speech,” said a judge.
Poland reaches deal with EU on Ukrainian grain imports
Poland, Slovakia, Hungary, Romania and Bulgaria can ban the import of Ukrainian grain while allowing transit through their territory.
PM appeals to rebel constitutional court judges to end protest and rule on EU funds bill
Mateusz Morawiecki says he “hopes these judges who do not want to cooperate will think about the good of Poland”.
