Those on the minimum wages – as many care workers are – would see their earnings boosted by almost 25%.
Politics
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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“We are still cleansing Poland of dirt,” says president ahead of reelection bid
“Certain elements must be removed and replaced with new tissue,” said Duda in an interview with Radio Maryja.
Spat over Vistula Spit: Poland ploughs on with canal despite concerns from green activists and EU
The new canal will help ships avoid Russian waters.
Opposition candidate draws hundreds to rally during lockdown in Poland
Some expressed concern at the apparent breach of sanitary guidelines
Polish government considers creating state-owned grocery chain to help farmers and consumers
Retail experts worry that a state-owned chain would make it difficult for others to access funds.
Poland and UK sign reciprocal voting rights agreement
Poland is the fourth country to sign a voting rights treaty with the UK.
EU coronavirus fund can “make Europe great again” says Poland, which will be third biggest beneficiary
The EU’s proposed coronavirus fund and budget are both favourable to Poland, which has welcomed the package.
Prosecutors charge IKEA manager in Poland who fired employee for homophobic messages
In response to an LGBT campaign, the employee suggested that gay people deserve to be killed.
Polish minister suggests teachers without work in lockdown should pick fruit on farms
The agriculture minister angered teachers and earned a rebuke from the prime minister.
70 million zloty bill for Poland’s abandoned presidential election
Invoices issued to the post office reveal the costs of preparations.
Polish government spokesman apologises after PM violates social distancing requirements
The spokesman says the PM was not properly informed by his staff of social-distancing obligations.
Polish president picks new Supreme Court chief justice amid controversy
Małgorzata Manowska was picked ahead of another candidate who had twice as many nominations.
Warsaw hit by third weekend of protests and clashes with police
Demonstrators demanded more state support for businesses while a protest also took place against alleged censorship.
