“We don’t want Poland sharing the fate of western Europe,” said the organisers.
Politics
Court ruling ends criminal probe into mask purchases by Polish government during pandemic
The deal drew controversy amid reports it was arranged through a ski instructor who was a family friend of the health minister.
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Polish government announces latest overhaul of tax system, including lower income tax
A middle-class tax allowance will be withdrawn, business owners’ healthcare contributions changed, and a preferential system for single parents restored.
Polish minister fired amid reported rift over unblocking EU funds
The development minister, Piotr Nowak, had been in the role for less than five months.
Poland expels 45 “Russian spies pretending to be diplomats” and arrests espionage suspect
An employee of Warsaw’s municipal authorities was also detained on suspicion of spying for Russia.
Ukraine war pushes West to rebuild bridges with Poland
Joanna Kędzierska
Previous issues of concern – such as the rule of law – have been put aside amid the focus on security and the refugee crisis.
Poland campaigns to replace Russia in G20
A minister says the idea has been “very well received” by the United States.
Poland “heading for education tsunami” with new Ukrainian refugee pupils, warns teachers’ union
Up to 50,000 new teachers may be needed, says the head of the union, who has appealed for salaries to be raised.
Polish government wants constitution changed to allow confiscation of Russian property
It also wants to exempt defence spending from public debt rules and to introduces a tax for entities that do business in Russia.
NfP podcast: “NATO force can protect civilians in Ukraine” – interview with Poland’s deputy foreign minister
Stanley Bill talks to Poland’s deputy foreign minister about Russia’s war on Ukraine.
Poland boosts defence spending to 3% of GDP to protect against “imperial Russia”
The new Homeland Defence Act will more than double the size of Poland’s armed forces.
Poland announces plans to “de-Russify” economy with “anti-Putin shield”
The first part of the package aims to lower high food prices, give additional payments to pensioners and invest in energy independence.
Poland to call for peacekeeping mission in Ukraine at NATO summit
The government admit that reactions have been “restrained”, although the defence minister says there was interest in the proposal.
Media boycott Polish far-right press conference on Ukraine refugee “privileges”
Journalists switched off their cameras and sat around a nearby table.
