Daniel Tilles & Stanley Bill
Though derided by critics as Kaczyński’s “pen”, Duda leaves office as Poland’s most-trusted politician.
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Poland says it “can serve as example” for countries considering recognising Palestine
Poland has recognised Palestinian statehood since 1988.
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Poland declares new holiday honouring WW2 underground resistance Home Army
The Home Army is believed by many historians to have been the largest underground force in German-occupied Europe.
Trump nominates Thomas Rose as US ambassador to Poland
Rose has regularly commented on Polish affairs in recent months, including praising conservative President Andrzej Duda.
Polish opposition report museum to prosecutors for selling “child porn” Gender Queer book
The museum denies claims that the book was for sale in its children’s section.
Poland confirms details of exhumation of Poles massacred by Ukrainians in WWII
The work will take place at a mass grave in a former Polish village located in what is now western Ukraine.
Polish president suggests EU could interfere in elections to choose his successor
Brussels “does not like people with conservative views governing Poland”, says Andrzej Duda.
EU court upholds a €320m rule-of-law fine issued against Poland under former government
The current government plans to appeal against the ruling, for which it blames the former administration.
Polish constitutional court chief launches legal action against government for “coup d’état”
Bogdan Święczkowski, an opposition ally, accuses Donald Tusk and others of acting as an “organised criminal group”.
Polish justice minister requests lifting of opposition deputy leader’s immunity from prosecution
Mariusz Błaszczak is accused of abusing his authority and disclosing classified information by publishing parts of a military defence plan.
UN refugee agency warns Poland its planned asylum rules would violate international law
Poland wants to temporarily suspend the right to asylum for those who irregularly cross the border from Belarus.
Poland launches EU-funded subsidies for buying electric cars
The scheme offers up to 40,000 zloty (roughly €9,500) per vehicle.
Poland “will not implement” EU migration pact if it involves receiving relocated migrants
“Europe must understand that Poland bears burdens in this respect and that they are supposed to help us, not impose new burdens.”
Polish government ministers clash over cuts to social housing budget
The development minister notes that money had to be redirected to help victims of last year’s devastating floods, including repairing their homes.
