The government expects to sign dozens of contracts worth around 100 billion zloty (€24 billion) in total by 30 May.
Politics
Polish academics protest underfunding of science and higher education
They called for Poland to almost triple its spending on science and higher education to 3% of GDP by 2030.
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Parliament approves creation of Poland’s first new national park in 24 years
However, it remains possible that opposition-aligned President Karol Nawrocki will veto the plans.
Polish parliament approves further work on bill to make religion or ethics classes compulsory in schools
The vote saw a split in the ruling coalition, with its more conservative elements joining the right-wing opposition.
Poland passes law extending Ukrainian refugee support but restricting access to benefits
It also ends access to some forms of free healthcare.
Tusk hits out at coalition partner for voting with opposition on president’s “mega-airport” bill
The prime minister says he “does not accept this voting”, which “bodes very poorly for the future”.
Polish parliament votes to ban keeping dogs on leash at home
The new measures also specify a minimum size for kennels that dogs can be kept in.
Left calls for law guaranteeing free tap water in restaurants in Poland
“Water is a right, not a commodity,” says the group.
Public media carried out “systematic repression of civil society” under former government, finds report
The report will be sent to the prosecutor’s office for assessment of whether there are grounds for initiating criminal proceedings.
Polish MP aboard Gaza aid flotilla hit by alleged drone attack
Franciszek Sterczewski called on his country’s government to condemn the attack and to help protect the flotilla.
Polish Supreme Court chamber says rulings of other chamber “non-existent” due to illegitimate judges
The disputed chamber is responsible, among other things, for validating election results.
Polish opposition calls for Antifa to be designated terrorist organisation
They also called for a new law protecting the rights of Christians, who “are today the most persecuted social group”.
Polish constitutional court rules against government’s practice of not publishing its rulings
The ruling – certain to be ignored by the government – adds to the sense of chaos afflicting Poland’s judicial system.
Citizens’ budgets are quietly transforming Poland’s cities, towns and villages – and leading the way in Europe
Callum MacRae
Poland operates over 50% of Europe’s participatory budgeting schemes.
