Aleks Szczerbiak
The outcome is likely to depend on the extent to which it becomes a referendum on an unpopular government.
Politics
Poland identifies foreign-funded political Facebook ads ahead of presidential election
Figures from both the government and opposition have suggested the ads could be part of a Russian disinformation campaign.
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Electoral commission rejects opposition PiS party’s financial report, threatening its finances
PiS called it an attempt by the government to “eliminate the opposition” and “introduce an autocratic system”.
Poland’s first university course on teaching Silesian language and culture launched
All available places on the course were filled within three days.
Poland invites Ukraine to take over Russian consulate after expelling Russian diplomats
Poland last month ordered Russia to shut down the consulate and expelled the diplomats stationed there.
Residents of flood-hit Polish town still without government reconstruction aid two months on
The government’s plenipotentiary for flood reconstruction admits that support for victims has been “insufficient”.
Russians protest against Putin and Ukraine war in Poland
They demanded Russia’s withdrawal from Ukraine, the release of political prisoners in Russia, and for Vladimir Putin to be put on trial.
Polish government announces 1bn zloty investment in AI
“AI is indispensable, both in the economic and security contexts, but it is crucial that it is used safely and responsibly,” says the defence minister.
Mayor of Polish city detained in corruption case linked to private university
Jacek Sutryk, the mayor of Wrocław, holds a diploma from a university that is accused of corruptly selling qualifications.
Profits plunge 96% at Polish state energy giant Orlen, prompting opposition criticism
The firm rejected such criticism, arguing it “has posted robust operating performance” in a difficult macroeconomic environment.
NATO chief hails Poland for “leading the way on defence spending” on Warsaw visit
“I know that I can count on Poland to lead the way,” said Mark Rutte during his first visit to Poland as NATO secretary general.
US opens missile defence base in Poland
The first permanent US military installation in Poland shows “the whole world clearly that this is no longer a Russian zone of influence”, said President Andrzej Duda.
EU approves record €9.4bn in funds for Poland
The money will be used in particular to support Poland’s green energy transition, as well as to bolster transport infrastructure and improve healthcare.
Polish foreign minister walks out of interview after question on American-Jewish wife’s ancestry
Radosław Sikorski was asked if “the ancestry of your wife is a problem” for his presidential ambitions.
