President Nawrocki vetoed an earlier version of the bill but has now signed a revised version into law.
Politics
Polish opposition PiS party set to split, with over 30 MPs being expelled
A group centred around former Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki refused to sign a pledge of loyalty demanded by the party.
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Polish government approves windfall tax on fuel firms’ excess profits
The government expects the one-off levy to generate €940 million.
German police break up Polish nationalist procession to WWII memorial site
Robert Bąkiewicz and his supporters – including senior figures from Poland’s opposition PiS party – have accused the police of brutality.
Poland launches legal bid to reclaim Russian consulate as Moscow threatens “painful” consequences
Moscow has refused to hand over the building after Poland ordered the consulate to close last year.
Polish far-right figures celebrate Russia Day at Russian embassy
They praised Russia’s “path of development”, blamed “globalist forces” for the war in Ukraine, and called for a “normalisation” of Polish-Russian relations.
Nawrocki issues record 37th veto – more than any other president in Polish history
In just 10 months since taking office, Nawrocki has overtaken the 35 vetoes issued by Aleksander Kwaśniewski in his 10 years as president.
Polish parliament approves bill banning streaming of illegal, abusive and degrading acts
The legislation is intended to clamp down on what is known in Poland as patostreaming (a portmanteau of “pathological” and “streaming”).
German parliament debates relations with “equal partner” Poland
Politicians from all parties hailed Poland’s growing importance as a partner – and some even held it up as a “model” to follow.
Number of foreign workers in Poland rises 7.2% to 1.14 million
The nationalities that saw the largest rise in numbers were Colombians and Indians.
End to tradition of free ice cream for top pupils in Polish town sparks political controversy
An ice-cream parlour decided to stop rewarding children for good grades after an intervention from the commissioner for children’s rights.
Poland formally requests new permanent US military base
The announcement follows President Donald Trump’s pledge to send additional American troops to Poland.
Ukraine seeks dialogue with Poland over naming of military unit after group responsible for massacres
There was “absolutely no anti-Polish intent”, says Ukrainian foreign minister Andrii Sybiha.
Polish government approves primary school phone ban and stronger porn age checks
Mobile phones and smartwatches would be prohibited during the entire school day, including breaks.
