Former interior minister Mariusz Kamiński claims to be a “political prisoner”.
Politics
“Nothing more important than supporting Ukraine,” says Tusk on Kyiv visit
“Anyone in the free world who pretends to be neutral deserves the darkest place in political hell,” said Tusk.
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Poland’s Sunday trading ban to expand from start of 2020
The Sunday trading ban introduced last year continues to be phased in.
Warsaw summons Russian ambassador in response to Putin blaming Poland for WW2
Russia’s president is attempting to reintroduce “Stalin’s historical narrative”, says the Polish foreign ministry.
MPs call on Constitutional Tribunal to restrict abortion in Poland
A group of 119 MPs have called for abortions due to foetal abnormalities to be declared unconstitutional.
Disciplinary proceedings launched to suspend judges who questioned government reforms
Disciplinary proceedings have been launched against four judges who questioned the legitimacy of changes to the judiciary introduced by the government.
Government approves Poland’s first balanced budget in post-1989 history
Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki’s cabinet has approved a balanced budget for 2020.
What are the prospects for Poland’s radical-right Confederation?
Aleks Szczerbiak
What lies behind Confederation’s unexpected success, and can it continue?
Putin blames Poland for WWII and says Soviet occupation “saved lives”
The Polish government has accused Putin of reviving “Stalinist propaganda”.
Polish parliament votes through controversial bill to “muzzle” judges
The ruling party says that the new disciplinary measures are necessary to stop judges “undermining” the legal system.
Poland prepares new tax on sugary drinks, alcohol and dietary supplements
The aim is to “promote healthy consumer choices” and “use fiscal policy as a tool to combat overweightness and obesity”.
No, Nigel, Poland isn’t about to follow Britain out of the EU – at least not in the way you hope
Daniel Tilles
Is the talk of “Polexit”, including from Farage and Tusk, realistic?
New year, new prices as Poland faces growing inflation
Maria Wilczek
Rising minimum wage and energy prices mean Poles will pay more for goods.
NfP Podcast: Timothy Garton Ash on Poland’s transition and the mistakes of liberalism
Stanley Bill talks to Timothy Garton Ash about 1989, Poland’s transition, the PiS government, and the mistakes of liberalism.
