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The authorities have taken tough action in response, including mass arrests and deportations.
Politics
Polish gynaecologists seek legal clarity after late-term abortion case sparks controversy
A conservative legal group claimed that there is “a loophole that is used to allow abortion on demand”.
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Warsaw will lose billions in revenue due to government’s tax overhaul, says mayor
A deputy finance minister says that the government is “listening carefully” to local authorities and ready to discuss the issue with them
Presidents of Poland and Baltic states visit Kyiv to show support for Ukraine
“Poland, Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia have always been the first to help Ukraine,” said Volodymyr Zelensky.
Government is “implementing Putin’s plan” by stoking division among Poles, says Tusk
Tusk outlined a “rescue package” of policies, including 20% pay increases for public sector employees and the freezing of interest rates.
Warsaw has spent 55 million zloty on supporting Ukraine refugees
The city’s mayor has renewed calls for more financial support from the national government.
“No return to normality with Russia,” says German president on Warsaw visit
“Germany and Poland stand shoulder to shoulder…in solidarity with Ukraine,” said Frank-Walter Steinmeier.
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.
