The White House said afterwards that the meeting had “reaffirmed our close alliance” and that Trump praised Poland’s high level of defence spending.
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Polish parliament approves bill allowing suspension of asylum rights
The UN refugee agency has criticised the measure as a violation of international law.
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Poland dealing with wave of “imported crime” from Georgian immigrants, says interior minister
Police data show thousands of crimes being committed by Georgians in Poland.
Majority of Poles favour reintroducing border controls within EU to curb migration, finds poll
Any such measure, if introduced long term, would effectively end the Schengen Area that currently offers travel across most of Europe without border checks.
EU must offer “firm” and “united” response to Trump tariff threats, says Poland’s Tusk
“We must take care of our relations with the US, but we must also have a sense of our own dignity and strength.”
Polish billionaire offers to help left-wing magazine after Trump cuts funding
Other Polish media outlets and NGOs – including those dealing with issues relating to migration and LGBT+ rights – have also seen US funds frozen.
Over 64,000 sign petition demanding education minister be fired for saying “Polish Nazis” built camps
Barbara Nowacka has apologised for the remarks, which she said were a “slip of the tongue”. But the opposition wants her to be fired.
Pegasus inquiry committee requests 30-day detention of ex-justice minister
Zbigniew Ziobro was making a live appearance on a conservative television station when the police came to his home to detain him.
Polish far-right MEP ejected from European Parliament after disrupting Holocaust tribute
Grzegorz Braun shouted remarks including “let’s pray for the victims of the Jewish genocide in Gaza”.
Former head of Polish police indicted over explosion of grenade launcher in his office
If found guilty, Jarosław Szymczyk could face years in prison.
Polish PM Tusk criticises “ominous” Musk remarks at AfD rally
The Tesla CEO’s comments were made just two days before the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz.
Belarusians protest in Warsaw against re-election of Lukashenko
The demonstration was led by Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya, the exiled Belarusian opposition leader, who called the vote a “farce”.
Poland’s biggest charity fundraiser sets new record with €42 million raised so far
The donations will be used to purchase medical equipment for paediatric oncology and haematology wards in Poland.
Polish parliament passes bill changing who will confirm winner of presidential election
The legislation was strongly opposed by PiS, who claimed that such a change would be “unconstitutional”.
