The government wants to “pacify the country” and bring it under foreign rule, says Jarosław Kaczyński.
Politics
Ukraine should allow exhumation of WWII victims “out of gratitude for Poland’s help”, says Polish FM
His words come amid renewed controversy over the massacres after remarks last week by Ukraine’s foreign minister.
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New opposition speaker restores EU flags to Polish Senate in “return to Western civilisation”
Restoring the EU flags is “a small sign of a return to normality, to the family of Western civilisation”, says the Senate speaker.
A short guide to the Polish political scene
Monika Prończuk
As parliament reconvenes, we guide you through the various parties, their positions, and what to expect in the new term.
Opposition takes control of Senate
The opposition’s candidate for Senate Speaker has been elected by a 51-48 majority, signalling that the opposition has enough votes to control the upper house,
Kaczyński: Poland has “historical mission” to support Christian civilisation
Under PiS, rule Poland will “fulfil its historical mission” of supporting “everything that is the foundation of Christian civilisation”.
Nationalists clash with police in Wrocław after far-right march called off due to antisemitism
Wrocław’s far-right Independence March was called off due to antisemitic slogans and flares, but participants refused to disperse.
Polish government criticises Netflix for “misleading” death camp map and suggests legal action
The foreign ministry has criticised a map of Nazi camps used by Netflix and a deputy justice minister suggests possible legal action.
Polish Independence Day: live blog
Join us for live updates on Polish Independence Day, including the controversial march in Warsaw.
Nationalism or patriotism? Poland’s March of Independence
Stanley Bill
A controversial national march returns to the streets of Warsaw.
Tusk warns PiS must be stopped from “destroying” Poland and criticises “naive” EU migration policy
“Everything should be done to prevent PiS from destroying the political order and rule of law for the next four years,” says Tusk.
PM announces reshuffled government for start of second term
After elections, Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki announced the members of his reformed cabinet, as the ruling PiS party prepares for the first sitting of the new parliament on Tuesday.
International firms “concerned” at nationalist tendencies and attacks on foreigners in Poland
A new report highlights concerns by firms such as Google, IBM and Amazon over the safety of foreign employees in Poland.
“LGBT ideology” is like Nazism or Bolshevism and must be resisted, says Polish archbishop
LGBT is “dangerous”, “like Bolshevik or Hitlerite ideologies”, says the Arcbishop of Kraków, who also warns that paedophilia in the church should not be exaggerated.
