Ursula von der Leyen met with the leaders of Poland, Austria, Slovakia and the Czech Republic in the Polish city of Wrocław.
Politics
Poland fast-tracks prosecution of flood looters and detains two for spreading disinformation
A man dressed as a soldier was spreading false claims that the army was planning to detonate flood defences.
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Poland’s anti-LGBT campaign explained: 10 questions and answers
Daniel Tilles
Why has this issue suddenly reappeared and how will it impact the election?
Polish president condemns LGBT “ideology of evil” in new speech as EU Commissioner issues criticism
“It is very sad in modern Europe” to see “a politician targeting minorities to achieve political goals”, says a European Commission vice president.
Polish bishop praises government for carrying out Jesus’s work
The bishop compared the prime minister and health minister to the Evangelists.
How rock music became a safety valve for Poland’s communist regime
Tom Junes
The regime saw rock as a way to contain revolt, not incite it.
Polish president pledges to “defend children from LGBT ideology” ahead of election
President Andrzej Duda has unveiled a set of election pledges to support families.
Poland rejects “cultural experiment of relocating illegal immigrants” ahead of EU migration pact
Seven EU member states say they wikk not accept compulsory relocation of migrants within the EU.
Nationalist candidate condemns government plan to increase foreign doctor numbers in Poland
Krzysztof Bosak says that a bill will worsen healthcare in Poland.
Polish opposition candidate collects over 200,000 supporting signatures in four days
Rafał Trzaskowski, the main opposition candidate in Poland’s presidential election, has urged supporters to continue providing signatures.
Parliament approves president’s “solidarity payments” for those who lost jobs during crisis
People put out of work during the pandemic can receive three monthly supplements.
President grants pardon from defamation conviction to activist fighting Warsaw property corruption
The decision has sparked debate.
After government forbids Russian imports, Polish state firms switch to pricier domestic coal
The consequence is higher energy costs, with Poland generating 80% of power from coal.
European Commission intervenes on “LGBT ideology free zones” in Poland
The Commission has requested an explanation from the heads of five provinces.
