“Poland’s economic growth and growing leadership position in the international arena make it an ideal participant,” says the State Department.
Politics
Independent beats PM Tusk’s candidate in Kraków mayoral election
Łukasz Gibała won at the fourth attempt, having previously stood in every mayoral election since 2014.
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Prime minister’s “right-hand man” elected as Polish constitutional court judge
Maciej Berek was chosen despite a rebellion from some members of the ruling coalition.
Poland offers businesses seats on presidential plane for foreign visits
The presidential chancellery is already accepting applications for firms to join Karol Nawrocki’s visit to New York this month.
Poland moves to allow local communities to ban short-term rentals
The growth of such accommodation has prompted a backlash in Poland.
Polish WWII massacre victims reburied in Ukraine at ceremony attended by officials from both countries
The 55 victims, half of whom were children, were among around 100,000 killed by Ukrainian nationalists.
Poland is terrible at promoting itself – but has never had better press
Daniel Tilles
Politicians should let Poland’s achievements speak for themselves, and support those already telling its story.
Polish government sets out draft 2027 budget with deficit remaining at 7.1% of GDP
Defence, healthcare and the energy transition are among the spending priorities.
Polish president’s office criticises government for rejecting hosting of allied nuclear weapons
Poland has been in talks over joining the US-led NATO nuclear sharing programme.
Polish Olympic Committee chief detained over links to collapsed crypto firm
Radosław Piesiewicz has denied reports he received a €40,000 watch from the head of the crypto firm.
Polish prosecutors investigate crypto firm’s links to conservative opposition politicians and organisations
Those named include former justice minister Zbigniew Ziobro, broadcaster Republika, and the Polish version of CPAC.
Polish far-right leader charged with Holocaust denial for calling Auschwitz gas chambers “fake”
Denying Nazi crimes is a criminal offence in Poland that carries a prison sentence of up to three years.
Regulation on recognising foreign same-sex marriages comes into force in Poland
The decision came in response to an EU ruling requiring Poland to recognise such unions.
Ukraine to establish new national pantheon as Poland warns against honouring massacre figures
President Zelensky reiterated that “only Ukrainians will decide who is a hero to us”.
