Despite the previous contract expiring and the new one not yet being signed, the government says the schedule will not be affected.
Politics
Polish opposition anger at release on medical grounds of man who murdered party employee
A court ruled that Ryszard Cyba’s severe mental disorder required care in a specialised facility, not prison.
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Female MPs declare victory in linguistic battle
Left alliance MP Wanda Nowicka has welcomed the decision to allow feminine forms to be used in parliamentary stationery.
Opposition presidential contender declares support for same-sex marriage in Poland
Jacek Jaśkowiak’s support for same-sex marriage could cause tension within his own Civic Platform party.
Germany appeals against CJEU judgement restricting Gazprom’s use of gas pipeline
Germany has appealed against a CJEU ruling that accepted Poland’s opposition to expanding Gazprom’s use of the OPAL pipeline.
Duda favourite for re-election – new poll
Another poll places Andrzej Duda ahead of all his potential rivals in the presidential elections.
Poland’s prime minister blames EU climate policy for ArcelorMittal furnace shutdown
ArcelorMittal has begun the process of shutting down its blast furnace in Kraków, with unions warning that up to 2,000 jobs are at risk.
First regular cargo train connecting Poland to China launched
The new connection will shorten the time required the transport of goods between Europe and China by five days
What does the EU Court of Justice judgement mean for the future of Poland’s judicial reforms?
Anna Wójcik
This week’s CJEU ruling was hailed as a victory by both supporters and opponents of the Polish government. What does it really mean?
Controversial ruling party nominees elected to Poland’s Constitutional Tribunal
Amid heated scenes during a late-night debate, a narrow majority of MPs have voted to elect candidates nominated by PiS to the Constitutional Tribunal.
State TV ordered false personal attacks on striking doctors, says former employee
State TV’s news channel claimed a doctor went on “exotic” trips abroad, when in fact she was volunteering at hospitals in Kurdistan and Tanzania.
Donald Tusk promises to fight “populists and autocrats” as new EPP president
Tusk has been elected as the EPP’s new president, warning that civil liberties and the rule of law cannot be compromised.
Lech Wałęsa wears “Constitution” protest t-shirt for White House meeting with Mike Pence
Poland’s former President Wałęsa met with Vice President Pence as a part of a tour commemorating 30 years since the fall of communism
To challenge for the presidency, the opposition needs a contest, not a coronation
Daniel Tilles
Only one candidate is standing in PO’s presidential primary. For a party that desperately requires new ideas and direction, this is a worrying sign.
