Poland has been at the bottom of the ranking since 2019.
Politics
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.
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Ex-justice minister Ziobro used crime victim fund for political purposes, claims former associate
His accusations have been rejected as “nonsense and manipulation” by Ziobro’s party.
EU to end rule-of-law proceedings against Poland despite Hungarian opposition
The decision is evidence of how Brussels uses rule-of-law issues as a “tool of political blackmail”, says Hungary.
Polish PM Tusk establishes commission to investigate Russian influence
The opposition claims that it is in fact Tusk and those around him who “cooperated with Russia against Poland”.
Russia “likely” behind fire that destroyed Warsaw shopping centre, says Tusk
But he added that investigations are still ongoing.
Ex-PM acted constitutionally in trying to organise pandemic postal elections, rules top court
Most judges on today’s panel are former politicians from the ex-PM’s party.
Leaders to present details of “iron dome” air defence system for Europe in coming days, says Tusk
The European Investment Bank will provide €300m for Polish satellites that would be part of the system.
Polish Left calls for all dogs to have identity numbers
They say this would help to prevent dogs from becoming homeless.
Thousands sign letters calling for Polish universities to boycott Israel
In response, hundreds of other students, academics and Jewish leaders have signed a counter-letter opposing such a boycott.
Ruling coalition “wants to destroy religion and turn people into animals”, says Polish opposition leader
In response, Prime Minister Donald Tusk accused Jarosław Kaczyński of using similar rhetoric to Putin.
Auschwitz Museum criticises Israeli ambassador for “gas chambers in Poland” comment
His remarks were also criticised by Polish politicians, one of whom called for the ambassador to be expelled.
Warsaw bans religious symbols in city hall and require staff to respect preferred pronouns
Officials have also been ordered to respect the rights of same-sex couples.
Polish parliament approves payments to support parents returning to work
A new benefit, informally named “granny payments”, would support grandparents caring for children while parents work.
