Internet users have this week discovered many cases of apparent spending on luxury items.
Politics
Government unlawfully fired director of Polish History Museum, finds court
The decision to remove Robert Kostro caused widespread criticism, with some accusing the government of political interference.
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Poland’s President Duda meets Trump on sidelines of CPAC
The White House said afterwards that the meeting had “reaffirmed our close alliance” and that Trump praised Poland’s high level of defence spending.
Polish parliament approves bill allowing suspension of asylum rights
The UN refugee agency has criticised the measure as a violation of international law.
Speaker wants breathalyser tests in Polish parliament after drunk MP expelled
Separately, prosecutors are investigating an opposition MP who appeared to suggest that Donald Tusk should get a “bullet in the head”.
Poland’s Duda urges Zelensky to “remain calm and constructive” in relations with Trump
“I trust that good will and honesty form the foundation of the US negotiation strategy,” says Duda.
Polish police and border guard conduct nationwide raids to “combat illegal migration”
As a result of the action, almost 400 proceedings have been launched to deport foreigners without the right to be in Poland.
Poland again ranked as worst country in Europe for contraception
Poland has been at the bottom of the ranking since 2019.
Head of Poland’s anti-corruption agency resigns after stonewalling Pegasus spyware investigation
Agnieszka Kwiatkowska-Gurdak was appointed to the role by Donald Tusk 14 months ago.
Polish opposition seeks 120,000 monitors to stop government “stealing” presidential election
A new website is seeking to recruit and train an “Election Protection Movement”.
Polish opposition presidential candidate blames “European elites” for war in Ukraine
The prime minister accused Karol Nawrocki of promoting “the Kremlin’s narrative”.
Conservative newspaper ordered by court to apologise for Tusk “Hitler” cover
The newspaper’s editor likened the ruling to actions taken against the press in Turkey and Belarus.
EU anti-fraud office recommends Poland repay €91m over irregularities in Ukraine aid procurement
The money was intended to be used to buy power generators for Ukraine.
Poland falls to lowest ever position in global corruption index
Poland’s score on Transparency International’s Corruption Perceptions Index fell for the sixth year in a row.
