“Since the ratification of the convention, the security situation in our region has fundamentally deteriorated.”
Politics
Court upholds Polish mayor’s decision to dissolve anti-abortion protest over image of foetus
The organiser of the protest condemned the ruling, which she says “violates the constitution, the law, freedom of speech and freedom of religion”.
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Polish MPs vote to give themselves 60% pay rise
The president and prime minister will also see their salaries double.
Poland to raise state pensions for those who fought communist regime
“It is our duty to provide people who fought for our freedom and independence with a dignified standard of living.”
“No apologies, no shame”: the rise of Poland’s guerrilla LGBT activists
Percy Metcalfe
The detention of an activist has highlighted a new, more radical approach.
Special unit created to fight “trash mafia” that illegally burn and dump waste in Poland
Much of the illegally disposed of waste if imported for processing from abroad.
“Poland is the last bastion of the West,” says Polish ambassador to Germany
“We no longer recognise ourselves in this Europe of growing hostility towards Christian faith and domination of gender ideology.”
Polish ministers propose law making NGOs declare foreign funding and creating public register
Some NGOs work on behalf of of foreign lobby groups and states, say the authors.
LGBT activists detained and charged in Poland for putting rainbow flags on statues
They are accused of offending religious feelingsand insulting monuments.
Poland hands out holiday vouchers to support families and boost domestic tourism during crisis
Polish government launched tourist voucher scheme to boost the domestic tourism industry and support families.
Poland to end use of coal by 2060 due “EU policies imposed on us”
We must meet requirements “imposed on us by European policy”, says the deputy prime minister.
Polish prosecutor investigates LGBT activists for offending religious feelings
Rainbow flags appeared on a number of key statues in Warsaw, including a figure of Jesus Christ.
Polish tribunal to examine constitutionality of treaty against domestic violence
Poland’s prime minister has referred the Istanbul Convention to the Constitutional Tribunal.
Polish president and defeated rival in first “peaceful meeting” since elections
The former rivals discussed the election, media freedom and local government finances.
