Prime Minister Donald Tusk has sought to calm concerns, saying that “assuming the elections were rigged does not serve the Polish state”.
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Polish government to appoint first spokesperson after 18 months in office amid presidential election fallout
The defeat has sparked internal debate and cast doubt on the effectiveness and future of the coalition.
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Poland condemns “brutal German-Russian alliance” over Nord Stream pipeline
The Polish president and prime minister this week both criticised the project.
US-owned TVN24 receives last-minute renewal of broadcasting licence in Poland
But the future of TVN still remains in doubt as parliament considers legislation to restrict foreign media ownership.
Polish region withdraws anti-LGBT resolution amid EU funding threat
The province replaced it with a declaration pledging to “oppose all forms of discrimination”.
Polish health minister gets increased security over anti-vaxxer threat
Last week a far-right MP told Adam Niedzielski “you will hang”.
Polish government announces new spending as growth boosts budget by 78.5bn zloty
Local government budgets will be boosted, as well as spending on healthcare, infrastructure and higher education.
The crisis on the Polish-Belarusian border explained
Aleksandra Pulchny
An expert explains the humanitarian and legal situation amid a surge in crossings at the border.
“The rich have got richer, it’s time for a reset,” says Polish finance minister
“It is important that society does not stratify,” says Tadeusz Kościński.
Poland fined €500,000 per day for not complying with EU order to close coal mine
The European Court of Justice accepted a request from the Czech Republic to punish Poland.
Poland moves to close Sunday trading ban loophole that allowed big chains to stay open
Big chains have started offering postal services to remain open.
“All people, regardless of sexual orientation, enjoy legal protection in Poland,” government tells EU
Poland’s government has responded to the European Commission “putting on hold” funds for regions that adopted anti-LGBT resolutions.
NfP podcast: Rule of law and the spectre of Polexit
Stanley Bill talks with legal expert Anna Wójcik about Poland’s ongoing conflict with the EU.
Two thirds of Poles think benefits of EU membership outweigh costs
Access to EU funds is seen as the biggest benefit, while unequal treatment of member states is the greatest disadvantage.
