But half of people still want religion classes to take place in public schools.
Politics
Poland releases additional funds for asylum seeker support after surge in numbers
Over 6,000 asylum seekers are receiving social assistance in Poland, up from an average of 3,900 last year.
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Polish government suspends Covid culture fund after big-name stars claim millions
The fund is intended to compensate for losses due to coronavirus restrictions.
Justice minister calls for Polish veto of EU budget over rule-of-law “enslavement”
Poland cannot accept a “radical reduction of sovereignty”, says Zbigniew Ziobro.
“Leftist elites” trying to remove Polish government with western support, warns president
They also have help from people trained by the communist secret services, says Duda.
Polish opposition calls for ban on nationalist Independence March following violence
But the government has defended the event and blamed “provocateurs” for the clashes.
Polish threats to block EU budget over rule of law are empty, say experts
Paweł Wiejski
The prime minister’s letter also points to divisions within the ruling coalition.
Government scheme to erect Polish flag in every district financed from Covid fund
It has offered a flag and flagpole for each of Poland’s almost 2,500 districts.
With EU’s dirtiest energy production, Poland threatens bloc’s climate targets, study finds
Coal will account for over 55% of Poland’s energy mix by 2030, the highest of any member state.
Clashes, arson and use of force by police against journalists at Polish Independence March
The march had been banned by the mayor of Warsaw.
Bill banning LGBT parades submitted to Polish parliament
The legislative initiative has received over 200,000 supporting signatures and backing from parts of the church.
Poland’s Independence March to be held in cars after being banned amid pandemic
Patriotism means “taking responsibility for your community,” say the organisers.
Polish region asks Germany for Covid assistance, but government insists it does not need help
Germany’s president has offered help, but Warsaw insists Poland is “self-sufficient”.
What will a Biden presidency mean for Poland?
Marcin Zaborowski
Poland is losing an ideological ally in Trump, but a close strategic relationship can continue under Biden – depending on how Warsaw reacts.
