Daniel Tilles
Maintaining a tough anti-Russia line while showing allegiance to Trump is becoming increasingly difficult for PiS.
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Polish parliament strips opposition leader and deputy leader of immunity
Jarosław Kaczyński is facing a defamation lawsuit while Mariusz Błaszczak is accused of unlawfully publishing classified military plans.
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Two thirds of Poles approve of government’s response to Ukraine war
Even among opposition supporters, around half positively assess the government’s actions.
Warsaw seizes Russian “spy” building and will hand it over to Ukrainian community
Russia has refused to comply with a court order to hand over the Soviet-built former diplomatic complex.
Polish PM appeals to EU for funds to help with Ukrainian refugees
Poland has been the main destination for refugees from Ukraine, with almost 2.7 million people crossing its border since Russia’s invasion.
Polish president likens Smolensk crash to Ukraine war on anniversary of air disaster
“Just as we saw a destroyed plane then [in 2010], today we also see a destroyed Ukraine,” declared Andrzej Duda.
Kaczyński criticises Orbán’s approach to Ukraine: “we cannot cooperate if it continues”
Viktor Orbán’s position on the Ukraine war is “disappointing” and “very sad”, says Jarosław Kaczyński.
Polish parliament approves bill to freeze Russian assets, ban coal imports and prohibit “Z” symbol
All MPs voted in favour apart from those from the far right, who abstained.
EU deducts €30 million from Poland’s funds to cover unpaid fines
It is the first time the EU has ever withdrawn funds from a member state for failing to comply with an ECJ ruling.
Macron accuses Polish PM of “interfering in French election” in favour of Le Pen
The French president accused Poland’s prime minister of supporting fellow “extreme right” politician Marine Le Pen.
The VoiCEE podcast: rule of law versus rule by law
Nicholas Watson
In this episode, we discuss the rule of law in Central and Eastern Europe.
Polish activist “Grandma Kate” to again face trial for attacking police
It is the latest in a series of similar charges against the activist, though she is yet to receive a binding conviction.
“You were right about Russia,” UK foreign minister tells Poland
Foreign Secretary Liz Truss also thanked Poland for “supporting those who have fled this appalling war”.
Polish county launches legal action to be “free from LGBT ideology” again
Tarnów county’s anti-LGBT resolution was invalidated earlier this year by a court, which found it to be discriminatory.
