The law would place propagation of “Banderism” alongside Nazism, fascism and communism as a crime carrying a jail sentence of up to three years.
Politics
Commission investigating visa corruption recommends prosecution of ex-PM and other ministers
Former PM Mateusz Morawiecki and foreign minister Zbigniew Rau are among the senior PiS figures accused of wrongdoing.
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Polish Supreme Court delays FX loan ruling amid doubts over judges’ legitimacy
There are concerns relating to the government’s contested judicial reforms.
Poland’s 20-year mission in Afghanistan was “spectacular success”, says foreign minister
Poland proved itself to be a “reliable, trustworthy partner” in NATO, which has created greater security in Europe, said Zbigniew Rau
Polish state pays over 1 billion zloty a year to Catholic catechism teachers, find activists
The public data was obtained by the Secular School initiative
“Rule of law in Poland is not improving,” says EU commissioner, pledging “decisive action”
The commission will “act decisively” against Poland if it fails to implement ECJ rulings on its disciplinary chamber for judges.
Polish government announces 7 billion zloty healthcare funding boost
The funds will serve to modernise equipment and raise salaries.
Only 9% of Poles favour accepting all asylum seekers at Belarus border: poll
But a majority are willing to take in at least some under certain conditions.
“We won’t allow Poland’s borders to be violated,” says president on WWII anniversary
Andrzej Duda promised to protect Poland from current “hybrid” threats.
Opposition aim to “de-Christianise Poland” warns minister after MP criticises “Catholic privileges”
An opposition MP suggested that “Catholics in Poland should be stripped of their privileges”.
Gas pipeline from Norway to Poland on track for 2022 opening
The date coincides with the end of Poland’s current long-term supply contract with Russia’s Gazprom.
Poland moves to introduce state of emergency on EU’s eastern border amid migrant surge
“We must stop aggressive hybrid actions carried out according to a script written in Minsk,” says the PM
Tusk pledges to introduce same-sex unions as Polish opposition push for youth vote
But some questioned in previous record on LGBT rights.
Poland’s new restitution law explained
A lawyer tells us what the new legislation, which Israel has called “antisemitic”, means in practice.
