Last weekend saw high-profile violations of “election silence”, including by a deputy justice minister.
Politics
Five conclusions from Poland’s presidential election first round
Daniel Tilles
And what does it all mean for the decisive second-round run-off?
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Polish opposition launches website for reporting law-breaking by government
PiS calls on Poles to “help fight for the Poland of our dreams” by “reporting abuses of power”.
Tusk: 100 billion of “suspected illegal spending” under former PiS government identified so far
The PM pledged his government would “catch all those who abused power and robbed the Polish state”.
Polish court for first time removes judges appointed after previous government’s reforms
The government that succeeded PiS has pointed to various Polish and European court rulings finding that such judges hold their positions illegitimately.
Polish city introduces 35-hour working week for officials
The Left, which holds the mayor’s office, wants to introduce the same policy across Poland.
Poland plans remembrance day for people with mental disorders murdered by Nazi Germany
Those murders “initiated the genocidal crimes of the Third Reich” but “are not widely known”.
Poland to pay monthly benefit to people aged over 100
“It’s our way of expressing gratitude for the years of stories they share with us,” says the prime minister’s office.
Fact-check: is “hypocritical” Poland still buying Russian oil as Orbán claims?
Wojciech Jakóbik
He claimed Poland criticises Hungary for its ties with Russia while at the same time indirectly buying Russian oil.
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.
