“We are dealing with hybrid warfare aimed at destabilising the Polish state and all of Europe,” says Donald Tusk.
Politics
EU closes Article 7 rule-of-law proceedings against Poland after seven years
The European Commission “considers that there is no longer a clear risk of a serious breach of the rule of law in Poland”.
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“Liberals think facts are persuasion against populists. They’re not”: an interview with Anna Grzymala-Busse
Anna Gielewska
PiS “doesn’t have the competence to make Poland into an authoritarian regime”.
Poland’s “cucumber season” leaves government in a pickle
Daniel Tilles
With a reshuffle imminent, fissures between factions in the ruling coalition have become more stark over the summer.
What are the prospects for the Polish opposition?
Aleks Szczerbiak
Two new movements hope to build on momentum from the presidential election.
Millions of litres of sewage flow into Warsaw river in second leak within a year
The city’s mayor is facing criticism from left and right.
Poland introduces surcharge on sugary and alcoholic drinks – but government denies it is a tax
The new levies are expected to bring in 3 billion zloty annually.
Belarus and Poland in diplomatic spat after Lukashenko accuses Warsaw of planning land grab
A Polish commentator had called for Poland to reclaim former territory from Belarus.
Solidarity at 40: how the union that brought down communism became a conservative government ally
Jacqueline Hayden
The once-diverse movement has veered to the right since 1989.
What does Poland’s change in foreign minister mean? Six expert views
Maria Wilczek
Figures from academia, think tanks and politics discuss what the swap means for Poland and its partners.
Tusk criticises Polish opposition and calls for more confrontational approach to “corrupt” ruling party
The former prime minister also advised on how the opposition should approach the next elections.
Government offers to buy Polish flags and flagpoles for every district in the country
To qualify, municipalities will need to collect the required number of votes online.
Education minister defends official who warned “LGBT virus” threatens Polish schools
The government is opposed to “the propagation of an aggressive ideology” in schools.
Poland’s foreign minister quits in latest government resignation
The resignation follows the unexpected departure of Poland’s health minister on Tuesday.
