The prime minister also announced plans for a law requiring that women hold at least 30% of management positions in sport.
Politics
President vetoes Polish government’s move to abolish predecessor’s Russian influence commission
The commission last year issued a report recommending that Donald Tusk not be allowed to hold public office.
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Warsaw palace destroyed in WWII to be rebuilt
President Duda today submitted a bill to rebuild the Saxon Palace.
New Polish ID cards blocked after fingerprint scanners raise security concerns
The new cards were due to be introduced in August and bring Poland in line with new EU rules.
Approval of Polish government’s Covid policies reaches highest level in a year
Over half (57%) of Poles approve of their government’s Covid policies while 35% disapprove.
Poland marks 75th anniversary of “Europe’s last pogrom” of Jews in Kielce
More than 40 were killed following rumours Jews had kidnapped a Christian child.
Polish government “implementing Putin’s agenda” and “destroying church”, says Tusk
The returning leader of the opposition says Catholics such as himself must protect the church from politicisation.
Polish ruling party launches fight against nepotism in own ranks
“Cases of nepotism in our ranks undermine our credibility,” warned PiS chairman Jarosław Kaczyński.
NfP podcast: Stanley Bill on the sources of PiS’s success
Our editor-at-large gives his perspectives on the state of Polish democracy and the ruling party’s electoral success.
Scientists criticise Polish opposition’s move to legally protect street cats
A bill proposes recognising free-roaming cats as “an integral part of the urban ecosystem”.
Donald Tusk returns to Polish politics pledging to defeat “evil” ruling party
He takes over as acting leader of PO, the party he founded 20 years ago.
Does Poland’s ruling party still have a parliamentary majority?
Aleks Szczerbiak
Despite losing its majority, PiS should still be able to gain enough support.
Polish Supreme Court judge stripped of immunity to face charges over communist-era ruling
The decision was issued by the court’s disputed disciplinary chamber.
Poland introduces free preventive healthcare scheme for over 40s
The system will offer a package of between 8 and 12 test types tailored to each patient.
