Mateusz Morawiecki issued an order for the 2020 presidential elections to be conducted entirely by post.
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Polish parliament approves new rape law making sex without consent a crime
Poland’s current rape law – which dates back to 1932 – deems it a crime only if there was force, unlawful threats or deception.
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Poland condemns Belarus plane diversion as “act of state terrorism” and calls for EU action
Figures from both the government and opposition have called for strong action.
Polish government hits out at “colonial” EU court order to close coal mine
Complying with the ruling would threaten Poland’s energy security and benefit Germany, they argue.
EU court orders Poland to immediately suspend mining at coal pit following Czech complaint
The Czech government has accused Poland of violating European environmental law.
Poland’s PiS only major party to oppose giving EU Parliament oversight of Covid fund spending
Among the 5% of MEPs to vote against the resolution, most were from PiS.
Former deputy minister leaves Polish ruling coalition to join opposition group
Wojciech Maksymowicz has become the first MP from the United Right to join Szymond Hołownia’s Poland 2050.
Polish nurses and midwives union declares “warning strike” over pay demands
Negotiations with the health ministry have collapsed.
Polish schools will teach that EU is “unlawful entity”, says education minister
Przemysław Czarnek also called for history lessons to teach “pride” instead of “shame” about Poland’s past.
The rich use our roads and schools but don’t pay enough tax, says Polish PM
Mateusz Morawiecki spoke in support of the more progressive tax system the government is planning.
The “Polish Deal”: PiS strikes back as opposition falter
Stanley Bill
A new economic plan reinvigorates the ruling coalition and puts the divided opposition on the back foot.
Polish opposition group in turmoil amid record low support in polls
Civic Platform has seen one senior figure quit this week and two others appeal against their expulsion.
Polish diplomats seek return of prize-winning horse loaned to Saudi Arabia
The mare has not been returned to Poland after being leased to Saudi Arabia.
Debt collectors enter Polish senator’s bank account over unpaid TV licence
In theory all TV and radio owners should pay a licence fee in Poland, but in practice less than 8% of households do.
