Karol Nawrocki says that he wants benefits for refugees to be conditional upon them working.
Politics
Thousands celebrate Ukrainian Independence Day in Warsaw as president sends Kyiv letter of support
Participants held up signs showing the names of people who have been killed by Russia during the war.
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Poland sets out plan to bring deficit below EU’s 3% limit
Poland was one of seven member states placed under the EU’s excessive deficit procedure this year.
State energy firm Orlen accuses former management of criminal offences causing €1.2 billion losses
Orlen is Poland’s largest company, and also one of the biggest in Europe.
Opposition PiS party announces merger with smaller ally Sovereign Poland
The merger will take place this Saturday, says PiS deputy leader Mariusz Błaszczak.
Trump appeals for Polish Americans’ votes in interview with Polish TV station
Trump claimed that no US president has done more for Poles than he has.
President Duda refers government’s constitutional court overhaul to constitutional court
Few had expected the president, an ally of the former ruling PiS party, to sign the bills.
School religion classes should be compulsory for all students, says Polish cardinal
“Without knowledge of Christianity, it will be difficult for young people to understand the modern world.”
Over 100 Polish opposition politicians sign guarantee letters for detained priest
Michał Olszewski is being held on suspicion of involvement in corruption under the former PiS government.
Poland cautiously welcomes Ukrainian plans to search for victims of WWII massacres
“This is good news and a step in the right direction but we expect decisions, not plans.”
Polish opposition politician stripped of European immunity to face criminal charges
The Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe approved the decision by a majority of 85 votes to 23.
Too few volunteers to create planned “Ukrainian Legion” in Poland, says defence minister
The legion is supposed to be made up of Ukrainians living in Poland, who would be trained and then sent to defend their homeland.
Polish ruling coalition accused of cronyism in appointments to state gambling firm
News of the allegedly political appointments has been met with criticism not only from the opposition but also from within the ruling camp.
Polish government intervenes over alcohol sold in pouches resembling children’s drinks
The speaker of parliament called the product “pure evil”.
