If confirmed, the results would be the first time PiS has failed to finish first in an election in Poland since 2014.
Politics
Polish-Czech coal mine deal having positive environmental effects
An underground barrier installed at Turów mine has resulted in groundwater levels on the Czech side of the border rising.
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Obstructing hunting to be punished with prison sentences under controversial new legislation
Poland’s parliament has passed a controversial new measures aimed at containing the spread of African swine fever.
Poland’s Sunday trading ban to expand from start of 2020
The Sunday trading ban introduced last year continues to be phased in.
Warsaw summons Russian ambassador in response to Putin blaming Poland for WW2
Russia’s president is attempting to reintroduce “Stalin’s historical narrative”, says the Polish foreign ministry.
MPs call on Constitutional Tribunal to restrict abortion in Poland
A group of 119 MPs have called for abortions due to foetal abnormalities to be declared unconstitutional.
Disciplinary proceedings launched to suspend judges who questioned government reforms
Disciplinary proceedings have been launched against four judges who questioned the legitimacy of changes to the judiciary introduced by the government.
Government approves Poland’s first balanced budget in post-1989 history
Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki’s cabinet has approved a balanced budget for 2020.
What are the prospects for Poland’s radical-right Confederation?
Aleks Szczerbiak
What lies behind Confederation’s unexpected success, and can it continue?
Putin blames Poland for WWII and says Soviet occupation “saved lives”
The Polish government has accused Putin of reviving “Stalinist propaganda”.
Polish parliament votes through controversial bill to “muzzle” judges
The ruling party says that the new disciplinary measures are necessary to stop judges “undermining” the legal system.
Poland prepares new tax on sugary drinks, alcohol and dietary supplements
The aim is to “promote healthy consumer choices” and “use fiscal policy as a tool to combat overweightness and obesity”.
No, Nigel, Poland isn’t about to follow Britain out of the EU – at least not in the way you hope
Daniel Tilles
Is the talk of “Polexit”, including from Farage and Tusk, realistic?
New year, new prices as Poland faces growing inflation
Maria Wilczek
Rising minimum wage and energy prices mean Poles will pay more for goods.
