The non-moving stairs, which greeted visitors arriving at Kraków’s train and bus station, had become a widely mocked symbol of the city’s failings.
Politics
Half of Poles opposed to adopting euro
The findings come amid an election campaign in which the opposition PiS party has made opposing the euro central to its platform.
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“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.
Rights groups “alarmed” over charges against journalists for reporting from Polish border
Amnesty International and Reporters Without Borders have commented on the treatment of reporters in the border emergency zone.
EU funds for Polish anti-LGBT regions “put on hold”
The European Commission has reminded local authorities that they must respond to questions regarding declarations against “LGBT ideology”.
