“I am fulfilling another campaign promise,” declared Karol Nawrocki.
Politics
New Polish president presents “mega-airport” bill on first day in office
Karol Nawrocki says he wants to ensure the new transport hub is built on time and without being scaled back.
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Polish parliament approves EU Covid fund amid splits in ruling coalition and opposition
A rebellion within the government had left the entire fund at risk, but it has passed with some opposition support.
Poland’s human rights commissioner is “anti-Polish” for criticising own country, says president
Adam Bodnar warned that Poland is heading “in the direction of an undemocratic state”.
Poland asked Czech government to prevent “abortion tourism” by Polish women
The Polish embassy wrote to the Czech health ministry.
Priest apologises after school lesson on “treating” homosexuals with electroshock therapy
During the class at a public school he described homosexuality as an “illness” and outlined various “treatments”.
How an unholy alliance of left and right in Poland may save the EU recovery fund
Paweł Wiejski
With the government facing a rebellion within its own ranks, it has turned to The Left for help.
Families of Auschwitz prisoners protest appointment of former PM to museum council
Among them are the descendants of Witold Pilecki, a Polish national hero who deliberately had himself imprisoned at the camp.
Can younger voters revive the Polish left?
Aleks Szczerbiak
Record leftist identification among young Poles is not increasing support for left-wing parties.
Three Polish newspaper editors replaced following state oil giant takeover
Orlen’s CEO had previously promised no major personnel changes.
Polish town withdraws anti-LGBT resolution over concern at losing Norway Grants
The move could help “overcome our image crisis”, said Kraśnik’s mayor.
Relations with Poland “worst since WW2”, says Russian ambassador amid growing tensions
Recent weeks have seen tit-for-tat expulsions of diplomats between Russia and CEE countries.
Poland has seen region’s fastest democratic decline, finds Freedom House
The NGO has called on the EU to take action.
Poland rejects inclusion of third gender in new EU identity cards
Some legal experts say this could violate EU law.
