“The creation of this commission was a moral obligation of the state,” said the commission’s chairwoman.
Politics
Poland to launch campaign in irregular migrants’ home countries discouraging them from coming
“Our message will be simple: the Polish border is sealed,” says Donald Tusk.
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Belarus border crisis: most Poles oppose asylum rights for migrants and support expanded use of firearms
This year has seen a renewed migration and security crisis on Poland’s border with Belarus.
Polish general dismissed from NATO HQ following “request from allies”
It follows a media report that he showed bias in recruitment and was accused of homophobic and racist behaviour.
Polish opposition criticises release of Russian prisoner while Poles remain detained in Belarus
Andrzej Poczobut, a leading figure in Belarus’s Polish minority, is serving eight years in prison on political charges.
Polish Supreme Court acquits politician of offending religious feelings in church abortion protest
She was accused of offending religious feelings and maliciously interfering with the public performance of a religious act.
Poland involved in prisoner swap between West and Russia
Russian-Spanish dual citizen Pavel Rubtsov, also known as Pablo Gonzalez, was released by Poland.
What is the outlook for Poland’s radical right Confederation?
Aleks Szczerbiak
The group has has maintained its position as the “third force” in Polish politics but keeping up momentum will be difficult.
“The safe is empty,” warns Kraków after city’s debts double in four years
The city authorities have blamed the longstanding former mayor, who left office in May.
Polish justice minister asks EU parliament to lift immunity of opposition politicians
Mariusz Kamiński and Maciej Wąsik have been charged with violating their ban on holding public office.
Polish parliament approves introduction of “widow’s pension”
The scheme would allow retirees to partially collect both their own and their late spouse’s pension instead of having to choose just one.
Poland suggests Hungary leave EU and join “union with Putin” after Orbán criticism
In a speech on Saturday, Orbán accused Poland of “hypocrisy” for “morally lecturing” Hungary over relations with Moscow.
Polish TV suspends Olympic commentator for “communist” opening ceremony remarks
The decision was criticised by leading politicians, including President Andrzej Duda.
Poland to remove criminal liability for officers using firearms during defence of border
NGOs have protested against the legislation, which they say gives officers a “licence to kill”.
