The interior ministry spokesman says the incident justifies Poland’s decision to restore border controls from next week.
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Polish far-right politician hit with seven charges, including for attack on Jewish ceremony
If found guilty, Grzegorz Braun could face years in prison.
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Tens of thousands gather for rival presidential marches in Warsaw one week ahead of vote
Polls suggest a very close race.
Ukrainian ambassador criticises Polish presidential candidate’s opposition to NATO membership
Vasyl Bodnar called Karol Nawrocki’s stance “unacceptable” and said that it “plays into Russia’s hands”.
EU approves Polish plans to use Covid recovery funds for defence and security
Poland is “the first and so far the only one in the EU” to finance security with Covid funds, says Poland’s regional policy minister.
Government’s removal of religion grades from student averages unconstitutional, rules Polish top court
The court says that the education ministry should have first reached an agreement with the Catholic church on the changes.
Polish opposition presidential candidate signs far-right leader’s list of demands
Karol Nawrocki has pledged to not sign any laws ratifying Ukraine’s entry to NATO or expanding the EU’s competences.
Duda’s former national security advisor swaps sides and joins Trzaskowski’s presidential campaign
Trzaskowski is a fierce rival of Duda and is running to succeed him as president.
Poland protests Russia’s removal of crosses from cemetery of Polish victims of Soviet massacres
“We will defend these crosses, because we do not accept Russian historical lies,” says foreign minister Radosław Sikorski.
Polish steelworkers protest against EU climate policies
They accuse the Polish government of failing to stand up for their interests.
Poland extends ban on asylum claims at Belarus border
Parliament voted almost unanimously to pass the measure, with the only opposition coming from the left.
Poland and Ukraine sign cooperation agreement
The deal will see Warsaw support Kyiv in its EU membership negotiations and Ukraine help Poland develop infrastructure for protecting civilians.
Far right issues eight demands to two remaining candidates in Poland’s presidential election
Mentzen said that his goal is to help his nearly three million voters make an informed decision ahead of the second round.
Poland’s presidential election “competitive” but conducted in “highly polarized” environment, finds OSCE
The OSCE concluded that the first round was “professional, well-organized and orderly” but criticised media bias and intolerant campaign rhetoric.
