The UN refugee agency has criticised the measure as a violation of international law.
Politics
Speaker wants breathalyser tests in Polish parliament after drunk MP expelled
Separately, prosecutors are investigating an opposition MP who appeared to suggest that Donald Tusk should get a “bullet in the head”.
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Poland to end tax relief on income earned abroad
The new rules come in place at the start of 2021.
Hunting association launches “My First Hunt” children’s story contest to lobby against ban on minors
The Polish Hunting Association encourages children in particular to submit stories.
Polish ruling coalition “is over” following rebellion on animal rights law, say officials
A minority government or early elections are possible.
Top court deals blow to Polish government’s “totalitarian” law cutting pensions for communist officers
The Supreme Court says decisions should be made individually, based on people’s record under communism.
Farmers protest animal rights bill that is dividing Poland’s ruling party
The agriculture minister has warned that the law would cost the ruling party support in the countryside.
Ireland is a “Catholic wilderness with rampant LGBT ideology” and Poland could follow, warns Kaczyński
“LGBT ideology threatens our civilisation”, says Kaczyński, who also promises “further judicial reform” and policies to “bring order” to the media.
Polish prime minister committed “gross violation of law” in organising elections, rules court
“Poland cannot be considered a state of law if its organs infringe the provisions of the law,” said the judges.
Poland to propose EU “Marshall Plan” for Belarus
The Polish government will present the plan to the EU on behalf of the Visegrad Group.
The dangers of Poland’s proposed pandemic impunity law
Grzegorz Makowski
The legislation would undermine important legal principles and potentially facilitate corruption.
Poland among top three EU countries in closing VAT gap
But experts warn that the coronavirus crisis could undo some of the progress.
Poland is stronger than at any time since the 17th century, says President Duda
Shared history can help the countries of Central and Eastern Europe cooperate more closely, says Duda.
