Those on the minimum wages – as many care workers are – would see their earnings boosted by almost 25%.
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Tens of thousands of farmers join blockades around Poland in largest protest so far
Polish farmers have been protesting since last month against EU green policies and agricultural imports from Ukraine.
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Poland’s near-total ban on abortion violated pregnant woman’s rights, finds European court
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EU commissioner: “we will find ways to help Poland”, including unblocking funds, now that Tusk is PM
After arriving in Brussels, Tusk said there is a “90% chance” he would be able to say tomorrow that he had secured the money.
Polish president pardons nationalist jailed over violent incident at LGBT march
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Polish Supreme Court overturns conviction of Tusk aide in relation to Smolensk crash
The Supreme Court found the judges who heard there could be legitimate doubts over the objectivity of judges who ruled on the case.
Far-right MP expelled from Polish parliament after spraying Hanukkah candles with fire extinguisher
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Polish judicial bill intended to unlock EU funds declared unconstitutional by top court
The EU has been blocking billions of euros due to its concerns over the rule of law in Poland.
Incoming Polish PM Tusk presents cabinet and programme ahead of confidence vote
“The new coalition guarantees that we will return to the place Poland deserves,” said Tusk.
New Polish government “may invalidate” final arms deals signed by predecessor
The included a $2.6 billion deal with South Korea to purchase over 150 self-propelled howitzers.
Tusk picked as Poland’s new prime minister by parliament
That paves the way for him to form a coalition government in the coming days, ending eight years of PiS rule.
Mayor disbands Polish truckers’ blockade of one border crossing with Ukraine
Traffic at the Yahodyn-Dorohusk crossing has resumed as normal for the first time since the protest began early last month.