The issue put the government at odds with opposition-aligned President Karol Nawrocki, a Trump ally.
Politics
President’s deputy chief of staff charged in signature forgery case
Adam Andruszkiewicz denies the accusations, calling them an “act of political revenge” by the government against the president.
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Poland’s human rights commissioner warns of overcrowding in centres for foreigners
His office says conditions may violate international standards and “pose a real threat to the safety of foreigners”.
Poland allocated largest share of new EU defence programme, with €44bn in loans
Donald Tusk celebrated the fact that Poland has a “larger share than France, Italy and Spain combined”.
Fitch changes Poland’s outlook to negative, prompting blame game between government and president
The credit ratings agency cited concern over “deteriorating public finances” and growing “political polarisation”.
Four foreigners convicted by Poland of spying for Russia seek asylum after release from prison
They may be Ukrainians hoping to avoid deportation back to their homeland, where they could be harshly treated as traitors.
Rulings of illegitimate Polish Supreme Court chamber “null and void”, finds EU’s top court
The ruling has been welcomed as “extremely important” by Poland’s justice minister.
Poland asks EU Parliament to strip far-right leader of immunity over Holocaust denial charges
Grzegorz Braun called the gas chambers at Auschwitz “fake”.
Former Polish President Duda launches YouTube show
He will record 16 episodes, featuring conversations with dozens of guests about his presidency as well as current affairs.
State auditor issues damning report on former government’s implementation of “mega-airport” project
A series of “costly mistakes” resulted in delays and hundreds of millions of zloty in lost revenues.
Nine Polish election officials charged over vote count error
They mistakenly declared that Karol Nawrocki won the most votes at one polling station, whereas Rafał Trzaskowski in fact did.
Trump suggests moving more US troops to Poland at White House meeting with Nawrocki
“We’re with Poland all the way and we will help Poland protect itself,” said the US president.
Polish deputy opposition leader charged with disclosing classified info in Smolensk investigation
If convicted, Antoni Macierewicz could face up to five years in prison.
Polish state energy firm Orlen preparing to sell media group purchased under former government
The state assets minister says that Orlen is first undertaking a restructuring of Polska Press to make it more independent and profitable.
