The rise of the far-right AfD in Germany has been watched with particular concern in Poland.
Politics
Robots “protest” in Warsaw to demand regulation of AI and automation
The human organisers say there needs to be greater public debate over the impact of new technologies on the labour market.
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Polish president’s office criticises government for rejecting hosting of allied nuclear weapons
Poland has been in talks over joining the US-led NATO nuclear sharing programme.
Polish Olympic Committee chief detained over links to collapsed crypto firm
Radosław Piesiewicz has denied reports he received a €40,000 watch from the head of the crypto firm.
Polish prosecutors investigate crypto firm’s links to conservative opposition politicians and organisations
Those named include former justice minister Zbigniew Ziobro, broadcaster Republika, and the Polish version of CPAC.
Polish far-right leader charged with Holocaust denial for calling Auschwitz gas chambers “fake”
Denying Nazi crimes is a criminal offence in Poland that carries a prison sentence of up to three years.
Regulation on recognising foreign same-sex marriages comes into force in Poland
The decision came in response to an EU ruling requiring Poland to recognise such unions.
Ukraine to establish new national pantheon as Poland warns against honouring massacre figures
President Zelensky reiterated that “only Ukrainians will decide who is a hero to us”.
How will the Law and Justice split affect Polish politics?
Aleks Szczerbiak
The biggest-ever split within PiS is a serious self-inflicted wound, complicating the right’s path back to power.
Polish NGOs urge PM’s “right-hand man” to withdraw constitutional court candidacy
They warn that Maciej Berek’s political ties could undermine efforts to restore public trust in the court.
Poland summons Israeli ambassador over discontinued investigation into killing of Gaza aid workers
Among those killed in the strikes was a Polish aid worker, Damian Soból.
New official tasked with promoting Poland criticised over error-strewn, potentially AI-generated report
The document mislocated major Polish cities and included bizarre language mixing Polish and English.
Polish government proposes middle-class tax cuts funded by increased rates for wealthiest
The changes would lower taxes for an estimated 3.5 million people with around or slightly above average earnings.
Poland “99% sure” fugitive opposition politician is in pro-Russian breakaway region of Moldova
Marcin Romanowski’s whereabouts have been unknown since he fled Hungary, where he previously held asylum.
