The 71-year-old, who served almost 30 years in prison, was pictured landing in Warsaw on Saturday.
Politics
Parliament strips Polish opposition leader Kaczyński of immunity from prosecution
The PiS chairman is accused of hitting an activist during a scuffle at a commemoration of the Smolensk plane disaster.
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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.
Hundreds of academics call for “antisemitic, misogynist” Polish education minister to be fired
The minister says he cannot be a misogynist because he respects the Virgin Mary and his wife.
Polish minister quits government to work as Covid doctor
The health system is struggling amid record numbers of coronavirus cases.
Polish government under fire for delaying implementation of abortion ruling
The constitutional court’s abortion ruling has still not been published, amid reports of splits in the ruling camp over the issue.
NfP podcast: “Revolution against the church” – Poland’s abortion protests
Stanley Bill talks with feminist activist Agnieszka Graff about the mass protests against the recent abortion ruling in Poland.
