The scheme would allow retirees to partially collect both their own and their late spouse’s pension instead of having to choose just one.
Politics
Poland suggests Hungary leave EU and join “union with Putin” after Orbán criticism
In a speech on Saturday, Orbán accused Poland of “hypocrisy” for “morally lecturing” Hungary over relations with Moscow.
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Body of Syrian found in Poland near Belarus border amid migration surge
It is the sixth recorded death near Poland’s border with Belarus in the last month.
Warsaw mayor wants nationalist Independence Day march banned
The organisers bear “the hallmarks of fascism”, said Rafał Trzaskowski.
Large “anti-Polexit” protests across Poland in support of EU membership
An estimated 100,000 gathered in Warsaw as demonstrations took place around the country.
To retain its security, Poland must fight for a democratically balanced Europe
Sławomir Dębski
The weakening of US leadership could have huge consequences for Poland, one of the biggest beneficiaries of Pax Americana.
Belarus “importing economic migrants” to Poland in “hybrid war against EU”, says Kaczyński
“This is a cynical and brutal action planned many months ago as revenge for Poland supporting the Belarusian opposition.”
Far-right MP fined 20,000 zloty for refusing to wear mask in Polish parliament
Grzegorz Braun has also been fined for threatening the health minister.
Third-placed presidential candidate must return 200,000 zloty after campaign finance irregularities
The party’s chairman said the electoral commission’s rules were “old and absurd”.
Polish constitution has supremacy over EU law, finds top court in landmark ruling
“EU bodies act outside the powers conferred on them by the treaties,” finds the Constitutional Tribunal.
Right-wing activists replace “Nazi” with “German” on WWII memorials in Warsaw
They claim to be fighting Germany’s efforts to promote a “historical lie” by absolving itself of responsibility for Nazi crimes.
Turkey to help Poland tackle migration crisis on Belarus border
The two countries will cooperate through their intelligence services to identify threats and trafficking channels for migrants.
“We need politically and militarily engaged US to protect democratic world”: Polish president
Andrzej Duda also repeated Polish calls for former Soviet states such as Georgia and Ukraine to be admitted to the EU and NATO.
Polish abortion protest leader indicted by prosecutors
She could face jail if found guilty of damaging a monument and pouring paint on a police officer.
