Donald Tusk’s decision has been rejected by the opposition and legal experts.
Politics
Polish region launches climate education programme for primary schools
The national government is also working on a similar scheme that would be introduced across Poland.
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“Send back Olga’s books”: backlash against Tokarczuk for mentioning Poland alongside Belarus
The Nobel laureate appeared to suggest that both Poland and Belarus have taken advantage of the pandemic to suppress protests.
Poland hopes for Danish government help after Baltic gas pipeline halted over environmental fears
The Baltic Pipe is due to begin bringing Norwegian gas to Poland next year.
Polish preschool’s blackface performance provokes controversy
The video has revived a long-running debate about race in Polish language and culture.
Polish state oil giant says legal challenge to stop its media takeover is “obviously unfounded”
Orlen is responding to a court decision to suspend its purchase of hundreds of media outlets.
How has the coronavirus pandemic crisis affected Polish politics?
Aleks Szczerbiak
A continuing crisis could undercut the government’s recovery plans and exacerbate tensions in the ruling camp.
State auditor notifies prosecutors of suspected crimes by ruling party chief Kaczyński
Marian Banaś accuses the PiS chairman of three crimes.
Poland signs agreement with Spain to cooperate on new transport hub near Warsaw
Poland and Spain will work together to develop a high-speed rail system.
Polish government and miners reach coal phaseout deal but doubts remain over EU approval
The use of public funds to support the mining sector could fall foul of EU state aid rules, warn legal experts at a climate NGO.
Polish media outlets appeal to government to support Belarusians
The open letter calls on the authorities to support the release of human rights activists in Belarus.
NfP podcast: “The opposition is in crisis; our hope lies in Trzaskowski” – interview with Barbara Nowacka
Stanley Bill talks to one of the leaders of Poland’s Civic Coalition about the opposition’s current troubles.
“Russia is an aggressor state, not a normal country” warns Polish president on Georgia trip
Poland has long advocated for Georgian accession to the EU and NATO.
Polish state auditor notifies prosecutors of suspected crimes by PM and three other ministers
The Supreme Audit Office (NIK) says the officials unlawfully tried to organise a postal election last year.
