The standoff between the government and president is hindering efforts to tackle Poland’s deficit and debt.
Politics
Polish parliament approves easier out-of-court divorces for couples without minor children
The government says it will ease the burden on courts but the opposition warns it will damage the institution of marriage.
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Four foreigners convicted by Poland of spying for Russia seek asylum after release from prison
They may be Ukrainians hoping to avoid deportation back to their homeland, where they could be harshly treated as traitors.
Rulings of illegitimate Polish Supreme Court chamber “null and void”, finds EU’s top court
The ruling has been welcomed as “extremely important” by Poland’s justice minister.
Poland asks EU Parliament to strip far-right leader of immunity over Holocaust denial charges
Grzegorz Braun called the gas chambers at Auschwitz “fake”.
Former Polish President Duda launches YouTube show
He will record 16 episodes, featuring conversations with dozens of guests about his presidency as well as current affairs.
State auditor issues damning report on former government’s implementation of “mega-airport” project
A series of “costly mistakes” resulted in delays and hundreds of millions of zloty in lost revenues.
Nine Polish election officials charged over vote count error
They mistakenly declared that Karol Nawrocki won the most votes at one polling station, whereas Rafał Trzaskowski in fact did.
Trump suggests moving more US troops to Poland at White House meeting with Nawrocki
“We’re with Poland all the way and we will help Poland protect itself,” said the US president.
Polish deputy opposition leader charged with disclosing classified info in Smolensk investigation
If convicted, Antoni Macierewicz could face up to five years in prison.
Polish state energy firm Orlen preparing to sell media group purchased under former government
The state assets minister says that Orlen is first undertaking a restructuring of Polska Press to make it more independent and profitable.
Polish president rejects government offer to join Trump White House meeting
Poland’s foreign ministry says this breaks with the practice of previous Polish presidents.
New Polish president demands Germany pay war reparations on invasion anniversary
“For our common future, for the security of our alliances, we are waiting for reparations from the German state,” said Karol Nawrocki.
EU chief thanks Poland for helping protect Europe from “predator” Putin on visit to Belarus border
Ursula von der Leyen emphasised the “urgency” of protecting the EU’s frontier from the “predator” Vladimir Putin.
