Central and Eastern Europe has been a major focus of US foreign policy since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
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Opposition presidential candidate joins protest against Polish government’s sex ed plans
They say it will promote “depravity” and “sexualisation” of children.
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The Weimar Triangle returns: prospects for cooperation between France, Germany, and Poland
Sebastian Płóciennik
There are signs of that the Weimar Triangle could have a new lease of life.
State audit chief had alleged 200,000 zloty at home because he likes “to have cash on hand”
The lawyer also admitted there may have been some “inaccuracies” in asset declarations because his client was “extremely busy”.
Doctors warn Poland not prepared for coronavirus, despite government assurances
In anticipation of Poland’s first cases, doctors worry about the lack of protective gear.
Kaczyński calls for unity in ruling camp as polls tighten for incumbent ahead of presidential election
PiS leader asks members of ruling coalition to put aside “own ambitions” and “plans to expand their formations”.
Government agrees pay rise for miners to end protests over imported Russian coal
New 6% pay rises will cost the loss-making state-run Polish Mining Group 270 million zloty annually.
Protester charged for crime of insulting president over banner calling Duda “idiot”
Insulting the president is a crime carrying a potential prison sentence of up to three years.
Polish far-right leader indicted for antisemitic hate speech and Holocaust denial
Far-right figure and suspended priest Jacek M. could be jailed if found guilty.
Growing opposition to Poland’s Sunday trading ban as it comes into full effect
Almost half of Poles now oppose the Sunday trading ban, according to a new poll
Poland’s long-awaited US visa success offers window into transatlantic relationship
Percy Metcalfe
Warsaw’s efforts to forge a close relationship with Trump can bring benefits, but also risks.
Warsaw names street after murdered mayor Adamowicz with call to “resist flood of hate”
Speeches at the unveiling blamed PiS for spreading hate against Adamowicz and presented him as a symbol of resistance to their “authoritarianism”.
Polish ruling party grants more funds to state media described as “propaganda mouthpieces”
PiS argues the money is need to compensate for declining revenues, but critics claim it will be used for government propaganda.
Polish government backs new coal mine despite economic and environmental concerns
The new mine would require 33 villages, with a population of 3,000 people, to be relocated.
