“The first and most important task of the Polish state is to protect the border, including from illegal migration.”
Politics
“Germans have memory gaps” regarding Polish suffering in WW2, says Poland’s foreign minister
Radosław Sikorski repeated called for Berlin to find a way to compensate Poland for the losses it suffered during the war.
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Special act anticipating coronavirus outbreak passed in Polish parliament
Employees should work from home, and a number of laws would be suspended.
Poles should be willing to die for their country like the “cursed soldiers”, says PM
Events took place around Poland to mark the National Day of Remembrance of the Cursed Soldiers.
Poland’s hidden corruption
Grzegorz Makowski
While perception of everyday corruption is shrinking, it is becoming ingrained in the political and administrative system.
First judge to face Poland’s controversial new disciplinary powers
Judge Tuleya, a critic of the government’s judicial overhaul, may have his immunity waived.
Poland and Russia “conducting dialogue” on event to mark Katyn and Smolensk anniversaries
Poland hopes to organise a state delegation to Smolensk in Russia to commemorate the tragedies.
European Court of Justice “supports the Polish opposition”, says Kaczyński
But he promised that the government would continue tackling “pathological” elements in the judiciary.
The Weimar Triangle returns: prospects for cooperation between France, Germany, and Poland
Sebastian Płóciennik
There are signs of that the Weimar Triangle could have a new lease of life.
State audit chief had alleged 200,000 zloty at home because he likes “to have cash on hand”
The lawyer also admitted there may have been some “inaccuracies” in asset declarations because his client was “extremely busy”.
Doctors warn Poland not prepared for coronavirus, despite government assurances
In anticipation of Poland’s first cases, doctors worry about the lack of protective gear.
Kaczyński calls for unity in ruling camp as polls tighten for incumbent ahead of presidential election
PiS leader asks members of ruling coalition to put aside “own ambitions” and “plans to expand their formations”.
Government agrees pay rise for miners to end protests over imported Russian coal
New 6% pay rises will cost the loss-making state-run Polish Mining Group 270 million zloty annually.
Protester charged for crime of insulting president over banner calling Duda “idiot”
Insulting the president is a crime carrying a potential prison sentence of up to three years.
