Poland’s main ruling party is encouraging its supporters to attend a separate anniversary event later this month.
Politics
Court orders far-right candidate to correct false claim that rival “invited illegal migrants to parliament”
Sławomir Mentzen published a post on social media admitting that he had “spread false information” about Szymon Hołownia.
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Government appeals to Poles to insulate their homes ahead of “difficult winter”
The prime minister promised more funding for a government programme offering subsidies for home insulation.
Polish ruling party suspends politician after “elite” golf course tweet
The head of a provincial PiS caucus boasted of playing golf on the “best course in Poland” and declared herself part of the “elite”.
“Poland leading the EU in energy diversification,” says US climate envoy Kerry on Warsaw visit
“Warsaw is becoming cleaner and greener” thanks to the widespread use of electric buses.
Zelensky submits bill to grant Poles special legal status in Ukraine
The aim is to show gratitude “to the Polish people for their solidarity and support of Ukraine”.
Russia’s war offers chance for Poland and Ukraine to reconcile over WWII massacre, says Polish PM
Around 100,000 Poles were killed in an ethnic cleansing operation led by Ukrainian nationalists between 1943 and 1945.
Pharmacist fights legal battle after refusing to fulfil morning-after pill prescription in Poland
Emergency contraception “could pose a threat to the unborn child”, say the pharmacist’s legal representatives.
Commemoration for victims of “founding murder of communist Poland”
During the Augustów roundup, the communists interned thousands of Poles and killed hundreds.
Polish parliament approves law to suspend mortgage repayments
Borrowers would be allowed to take four-month “credit holidays” both this year and in 2023.
Polish MPs vote almost unanimously to approve Sweden and Finland’s NATO accession
The announcements of the results were met with a standing ovation from all sides of the Sejm.
Hundreds of Polish companies sign up for scheme to rebuild Ukraine after war
“Russia is responsible for the destruction [so] Russia should pay for the reconstruction of Ukraine,” says a Polish deputy minister.
Media “falling into Putin’s trap” in reporting hacked emails, warns Polish PM following latest leak
The latest leak purports to show that the government discussed cases being considered by the constitutional court with its chief justice.
How will Poland’s “rule of law” dispute with the EU political establishment develop?
Aleks Szczerbiak
The need to maintain unity in the face of Russian aggression has put the EU under pressure to deescalate the conflict.
