Aleks Szczerbiak
PiS is under pressure to repeat its local election success while PO is seeking to establish itself as Poland’s leading political force.
Politics
Poland restricts movements of Russian diplomats in response to “hybrid war”
Moscow says it will take “retaliatory measures” that will make Poland “regret the anti-Russian steps” it has taken.
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Merkel backs border protection and rule of law “dialogue” during final Warsaw visit
Mateusz Morawiecki emphasised the importance of economic ties.
Tusk: Nord Stream pipeline is “unforgivable mistake”, “German selfishness” and “against EU interests”
It is “against the interests of the EU as a whole”, says the opposition leader, who claims Angela Merkel agrees.
“We will fight Brussels occupier” as we did the Germans and Soviets, says Polish official
“Brussels sends us overlords, who are meant to bring Poland to its knees,” said a senior PiS figure, amid a series of attacks on the EU.
Majority of Poles support state of emergency on Belarus border
Most are also critical of the opposition’s response to the crisis.
Government approves “historic” tax reform to “build Polish middle class”
A more progressive system will cut tax for low-earners but increase health contributions and raise corporate tax for big businesses.
“Drastic solutions” needed in dispute with “Brussels dictatorship”, says senior Polish official
Ryszard Terlecki pointed to the example of Brexit.
EU may “misunderstand system that functions in Poland”, says PM’s chief of staff
Poland’s government has responded to yesterday’s action by the European Commission.
Lidl becomes latest chain to exploit Sunday trading ban loophole in Poland
The German discount chain has evaded the ban by offering postal services in some of its stores.
EU seeks daily fines for Poland over non-compliance with ECJ ruling
The European Commission is also launching further infringement proceedings.
Poland’s state of emergency on Belarus border explained
Patryk Wachowiec
Poland today approved the extraordinary measures to tackle a surge in illegal crossings.
Polish party launches app to allow members to set policy
Speaking at the party’s first national congress, Poland 2050 leader Szymon Hołownia called the Jaśmina app “groundbreaking”..
TVN “is not free media”, says Polish PM. Foreign-owned outlets are “used against us”
The prime minister has defended a proposal by the ruling party to restrict foreign media ownership, which he says is against Poland’s interests.
