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Politics
Poland introduces new law against SLAPP lawsuits aimed at silencing critics
“The courts will no longer be a tool for intimidating citizens,” says the justice ministry.
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Poland removed as host of weightlifting championships for refusing Russian athletes
The European Weightlifting Federation says that it “does not accept discrimination based on geopolitical circumstances”.
Poland suspends work on labour reform, risking billions in EU funds
The measures were intended to strengthen employment rights by granting greater powers to the National Labour Inspectorate.
Justice ministry seeks to end jail terms for blasphemy in Poland
The crime of “offending religious feelings” currently carries a potential prison sentence of up to two years.
TikTok deletes Polish far-right leader’s videos following complaint by anti-racism group
One video related to Grzegorz Braun’s attack on a Jewish religious celebration in parliament.
Polish far-right leader Braun names man on trial for Russian espionage as election candidate
Mateusz Piskorski is accused by Polish prosecutors of spying on behalf of Russia and China.
Poland will be “lead country” on logistics for Ukraine peace deal, says Tusk after Paris talks
Tusk reiterated there will be no Polish troops in Ukraine as part of any peace process.
Poland joins UK, France, Germany, Italy and Spain in calling for US to respect Greenland’s sovereignty
Donald Tusk warned Washington against “undermining the essence of NATO” by “threatening another member”.
Poland to clamp down on hate crime
The number of hate crimes rose by over 40% in the first half of 2025.
Poland confirms Russians will not be allowed to compete in ski jump World Cup event in Zakopane
The Court of Arbitration for Sport last month ruled that Russians should be allowed to compete as neutral athletes in Olympic qualification events.
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Share of renewables in Poland’s energy mix stagnant in 2025, with coal still dominant
Coal generated 52.2% of power, by far the highest figure in the EU.
Leader of movement “defending Polish border” from German migrant transfers to stand trial
Robert Bąkiewicz is accused of insulting Polish border officers and inciting hatred against Germans and immigrants.
