Aleks Szczerbiak
The government managed to emerge relatively unscathed politically from its most serious “stress test” yet.
Politics
Warsaw refuses permission for annual nationalist Independence March
But the interior minister believes the event will eventually still go ahead.
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Presidential visit highlights failings and opportunities in Poland’s relations with Africa
Jacek Płaza
Poland lacks a coherent and consistent strategy.
Poland claims success in EU agreement to revise road transport deal with Ukraine
The European Commission has proposed measures to ensure that the agreement does not cause “major disturbances” in EU road transport markets.
Polish ruling coalition partners clash after speaker delays bills to liberalise abortion law
The speaker says the bills should not be discussed ahead of local elections but The Left has condemned his decision.
Protesting farmers clash with police in Warsaw
Demonstrators started fires in front of the prime minister’s office and some have thrown fireworks at police officers.
Twenty thousand NATO troops join Dragon 24 exercises in Poland
The exercises are a test of the alliance’s deterrence and defence capabilities, including around the Suwałki Gap.
Poland to “fight for exemption” from EU’s migrant relocation plans
Poland argues that it has a “unique” situation due to the migration crisis on its border with Belarus and its reception of Ukrainian refugees.
Polish government unveils planned overhaul of “defective” constitutional court
The measures aim to “restore the independence of the Constitutional Tribunal”.
Poland signs $2.5bn deal with US for air defence system
It will make Poland the first country other than the US itself to use the system.
Polish PM pledges to push for changes to EU Green Deal after talks with protesting farmers
Tusk said Poland would also lobby for an embargo on agricultural products from Russia and Belarus.
Ex-PM says he and “many PiS colleagues” favour overturning abortion ban introduced under their rule
Mateusz Morawiecki has admitted that pushing for the near-total abortion ban was a “mistake”.
Ukraine denies Polish PM’s claim of talks over temporary border closure
“Such a solution would be mutually painful,” says Donald Tusk.
Polish diplomats say they were pressured to issue visas to Indians under former government
Another witness reportedly admitted to being involved in visa corruption involving the foreign ministry.
