The decision to remove Robert Kostro caused widespread criticism, with some accusing the government of political interference.
Politics
Poland to launch tax-free personal investment accounts up to 100,000 zloty
The finance ministry believes the idea will benefit both households and the economy more broadly. But analysts are more sceptical.
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German environmental challenge to planned Polish deepwater port rejected
Lebensraum Vorpommern, a German NGO, claims that the container terminal will cause “massive environmental damage”.
Poland to extend border controls with Germany and Lithuania for two more months
The measures have “clearly been effective” in their aim of reducing illegal migration, says the interior minister.
“No one has the right to make children starve,” Poland tells Israel in Gaza warning
The foreign minister calls on Israel to “respect international law” in its “occupation” of Gaza and West Bank.
Poland to have more tanks than UK, Germany, France and Italy combined after signing new K2 deal
The $6.7 billion deal includes manufacturing 61 of the 180 tanks in Poland itself.
Poland’s new justice minister to dismiss dozens court heads in move to “clean up” judiciary
“The rule of law has not yet been restored,” says Waldemar Żurek, who was appointed as part of last week’s government reshuffle.
InPost chief calls on government to address lower taxes paid by foreign rivals in Poland
“How long will the Polish tax system treat foreign competitors better than Polish companies?” asked Rafał Brzoska.
Polish ruling party senator given five-year jail sentence for corruption
Stanisław Gawłowski claims he was prosecuted under the former government for “purely political reasons”.
A divisive legacy: Andrzej Duda’s decade as Poland’s president
Daniel Tilles & Stanley Bill
Though derided by critics as Kaczyński’s “pen”, Duda leaves office as Poland’s most-trusted politician.
Poland says it “can serve as example” for countries considering recognising Palestine
Poland has recognised Palestinian statehood since 1988.
Polish constitutional court rejects government bills seeking to overhaul it
The legislation aimed to reverse the politicisation of the court by the former Law and Justice (PiS) administration.
Polish parliament votes to put media regulator chief on trial
Maciej Świrski, an ally of the former ruling Law and Justice (PiS) party, called the vote “unconstitutional” and vowed to stay in post.
Poland’s deputy PM proposes linking main child benefit to parents’ employment
The proposal drew criticism from both The Left, a member of the ruling coalition, and the opposition PiS party.
