Aleks Szczerbiak
The government faces a difficult re-election campaign next year.
Politics
Polish parliament approves rights for same-sex couples but president pledges veto
The bill would allow same-sex partners to sign a contract granting them some of the rights available to married couples.
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New Polish president presents “mega-airport” bill on first day in office
Karol Nawrocki says he wants to ensure the new transport hub is built on time and without being scaled back.
Poland fires head of state agency amid controversy over spending of EU funds
Internet users have this week discovered many cases of apparent spending on luxury items.
Government unlawfully fired director of Polish History Museum, finds court
The decision to remove Robert Kostro caused widespread criticism, with some accusing the government of political interference.
Poland to launch tax-free personal investment accounts up to 100,000 zloty
The finance ministry believes the idea will benefit both households and the economy more broadly. But analysts are more sceptical.
Polish PM seeks to prevent new president’s security chief from having security clearance
Without the clearance, Sławomir Cenckiewicz would be “paralysed” in his new position, says one ally.
German ministry mistakenly posts photo of Ghetto Uprising on Warsaw Uprising anniversary
The image, which is considered an example of Nazi propaganda, was quickly deleted.
Belarus protests to Poland over planned anti-Lukashenko march in Warsaw
Minsk says it is a “destructive event” that will harm relations between the two countries.
Poland swears in new president Karol Nawrocki
Nawrocki said he would be “the voice of those who want a sovereign Poland”.
Polish top court backs PM Tusk in “revoked signature” dispute
The Supreme Administrative Court ruled that Tusk had the right to revoke a countersignature he said was made by mistake.
Polish president vetoes two government bills on final day in office
He also referred a third bill, relating to child mental healthcare, to the constitutional court for assessment.
Polish parliament strips deputy opposition leader of legal immunity
Antoni Macierewicz is accused of disclosing classified information while heading the committee re-investigating the Smolensk crash.
Ukraine seeks €120m loan from Poland to buy Polish-made weapons
Ukraine’s foreign minister says Kyiv is interested in purchasing Polish-made Piorun portable anti-aircraft missile systems.
