“We are currently working on being able to burn Polish coal and send the electricity to Ukraine,” says Donald Tusk.
Politics
Language or dialect? Presidential veto reignites debate about status of Silesian in Poland
Katarzyna Skiba
At the heart of the debate is a struggle over culture, identity and the integrity of the Polish state itself.
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Poles should be willing to die for their country like the “cursed soldiers”, says PM
Events took place around Poland to mark the National Day of Remembrance of the Cursed Soldiers.
Poland’s hidden corruption
Grzegorz Makowski
While perception of everyday corruption is shrinking, it is becoming ingrained in the political and administrative system.
First judge to face Poland’s controversial new disciplinary powers
Judge Tuleya, a critic of the government’s judicial overhaul, may have his immunity waived.
Poland and Russia “conducting dialogue” on event to mark Katyn and Smolensk anniversaries
Poland hopes to organise a state delegation to Smolensk in Russia to commemorate the tragedies.
European Court of Justice “supports the Polish opposition”, says Kaczyński
But he promised that the government would continue tackling “pathological” elements in the judiciary.
The Weimar Triangle returns: prospects for cooperation between France, Germany, and Poland
Sebastian Płóciennik
There are signs of that the Weimar Triangle could have a new lease of life.
State audit chief had alleged 200,000 zloty at home because he likes “to have cash on hand”
The lawyer also admitted there may have been some “inaccuracies” in asset declarations because his client was “extremely busy”.
Doctors warn Poland not prepared for coronavirus, despite government assurances
In anticipation of Poland’s first cases, doctors worry about the lack of protective gear.
Kaczyński calls for unity in ruling camp as polls tighten for incumbent ahead of presidential election
PiS leader asks members of ruling coalition to put aside “own ambitions” and “plans to expand their formations”.
Government agrees pay rise for miners to end protests over imported Russian coal
New 6% pay rises will cost the loss-making state-run Polish Mining Group 270 million zloty annually.
Protester charged for crime of insulting president over banner calling Duda “idiot”
Insulting the president is a crime carrying a potential prison sentence of up to three years.
Polish far-right leader indicted for antisemitic hate speech and Holocaust denial
Far-right figure and suspended priest Jacek M. could be jailed if found guilty.
