It found that the PKW did not properly substantiate its claims of irregularities in campaign spending by PiS.
Politics
Poland to make private TV stations “strategic firms”, allowing blocking of sale to “hostile” states
A businessman linked to Viktor Orbán – an ally of Poland’s opposition – is reportedly seeking to buy TVN.
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Two thirds of Poles think benefits of EU membership outweigh costs
Access to EU funds is seen as the biggest benefit, while unequal treatment of member states is the greatest disadvantage.
Supreme Court rejects justice minister’s case against atheist teacher who removed school cross
She was awarded compensation after facing bullying for removing a Christian cross from the school staff room.
“Press freedom state of emergency” declared in Poland by Reporters Without Borders
A ban on reporting from the Belarus border and a proposed media ownership law add to concerns over press freedom in Poland, says RSF.
Far-right former priest convicted in Poland for hate speech against Jews and Ukrainians
During an Independence Day speech, Jacek Międlar condemned “Jews intoxicated with Talmudic hatred” and the “Jewish, Marxist horde”.
Thousands – including president and PM – attend beatification of Cardinal Wyszyński in Warsaw
“The Primate made a great contribution to our survival as a nation, as Christians, as Catholics,” said Andrzej Duda.
“Poland will be best place to live in Europe,” pledges prime minister
Mateusz Morawiecki also hailed the fact that already many Polish emigrants have chosen to return to their homeland.
Merkel backs border protection and rule of law “dialogue” during final Warsaw visit
Mateusz Morawiecki emphasised the importance of economic ties.
Tusk: Nord Stream pipeline is “unforgivable mistake”, “German selfishness” and “against EU interests”
It is “against the interests of the EU as a whole”, says the opposition leader, who claims Angela Merkel agrees.
“We will fight Brussels occupier” as we did the Germans and Soviets, says Polish official
“Brussels sends us overlords, who are meant to bring Poland to its knees,” said a senior PiS figure, amid a series of attacks on the EU.
Majority of Poles support state of emergency on Belarus border
Most are also critical of the opposition’s response to the crisis.
Government approves “historic” tax reform to “build Polish middle class”
A more progressive system will cut tax for low-earners but increase health contributions and raise corporate tax for big businesses.
“Drastic solutions” needed in dispute with “Brussels dictatorship”, says senior Polish official
Ryszard Terlecki pointed to the example of Brexit.
