The hike will provide billions in revenue as Poland seeks to tackle rising debt.
Politics
Leading politicians to face trial over links to Polish university accused of corruptly issuing MBAs
The mayor of Wrocław, two former MEPs and a former presidential spokesman are among those indicted.
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Polish farmers hold “warning protests” across Poland
They oppose the proposed EU-Mercosur free trade agreement, the European Green Deal, and a potential ban on fur farms.
Polish PM Tusk pledges crackdown on climate protest road blockades
The interior minister says the police will “ruthlessly fight” against the blockades.
UN expert calls on Poland to improve LGBT+ rights
Graeme Reid found that “LGBT individuals are negatively affected by the lack of adequate protections” in Poland.
Ex-head of Polish security agency forcibly brought to testify to Pegasus spyware commission
It was the first time that a witness has been compelled to appear in this manner.
Head of Polish constitutional court steps down and prepares to elect successor
The government does not recognise the court’s legitimacy and is likely to continue to ignore it.
The VoiCEE podcast: what does Trump’s return mean for Ukraine and Poland?
Central and Eastern Europe has been a major focus of US foreign policy since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
Opposition presidential candidate joins protest against Polish government’s sex ed plans
They say it will promote “depravity” and “sexualisation” of children.
Poland and Sweden sign strategic partnership on defence, economy and support for Ukraine
“Poland’s security is Sweden’s security,” said Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson.
Germany to station Patriot missiles in Poland
“Together with our Polish friends, we will also secure NATO airspace,” said Germany’s defence minister.
Polish government approves criminalisation of anti-LGBT hate speech
The bill would add sexual orientation, gender, age and disability to the categories covered by Poland’s hate crime laws.
Polish parliament approves making Christmas Eve day off work
The legislation would also introduce an additional trading Sunday in December.
Constitutional court rejects Polish government’s change to teaching of religion in schools
The government is likely to ignore the ruling as it regards the court as an unlawful body in its current form.
