Among the roughly 150,000 participants was recently elected President Karol Nawrocki.
Politics
Polish parliament approves increased taxes on alcohol and sweet drinks, but presidential veto looms
The finance ministry has presented the plans as a way to improve Poles’ health but critics say they are simply a revenue-generating measure.
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What is at stake in Poland’s presidential election?
Aleks Szczerbiak
The government’s ability to implement key policies and reforms will depend on who wins the run-off.
US Republican lawmakers complain to EU about “rigged” Polish elections
“Obama, Soros, and the Globalist Left are trying to rig Poland’s presidential election,” write the members of Congress.
Trump security secretary Noem endorses Polish conservative presidential candidate at CPAC Poland
“Trump is a strong leader for us, but you have an opportunity to have just as strong of a leader in Karol [Nawrocki].”
Poland to invest €1bn in expanding key rail hub linking EU to Ukraine and Asia
The terminal is intended to play a central role in rebuilding Ukraine after the war and strengthening Poland’s regional transport links.
Conservative Polish presidential candidate denies claims of procuring prostitutes
Karol Nawrocki called the report a “bunch of lies and hatred”.
Conservative presidential candidate Nawrocki responds to demands of radical-right rival Braun
Braun asked whether Nawrocki would “reject Jewish claims” against Poland, oppose abortion, and “stop the Ukrainisation of Poland”.
Poland joins eight countries calling for rethink of European rights convention in relation to migrants
They want to make it easier for countries to expel foreign criminals and stop “hostile states instrumentalising migrants”.
Tens of thousands gather for rival presidential marches in Warsaw one week ahead of vote
Polls suggest a very close race.
Ukrainian ambassador criticises Polish presidential candidate’s opposition to NATO membership
Vasyl Bodnar called Karol Nawrocki’s stance “unacceptable” and said that it “plays into Russia’s hands”.
EU approves Polish plans to use Covid recovery funds for defence and security
Poland is “the first and so far the only one in the EU” to finance security with Covid funds, says Poland’s regional policy minister.
Government’s removal of religion grades from student averages unconstitutional, rules Polish top court
The court says that the education ministry should have first reached an agreement with the Catholic church on the changes.
Polish opposition presidential candidate signs far-right leader’s list of demands
Karol Nawrocki has pledged to not sign any laws ratifying Ukraine’s entry to NATO or expanding the EU’s competences.
