The government does not recognise the court’s legitimacy and is likely to continue to ignore it.
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Rape of Polish teen in Germany “a consequence of open borders policy”, says Poland’s PM
The Polish foreign ministry called in a German diplomat for talks following the rape of a Pole in Munich, allegedly by a perpetrator from Afghanistan.
EU wants Ukrainian grain to “destabilise” Poland ahead of elections, says minister
An EU-approved ban on Ukrainian grain imports is due to end next month and Poland wants to extend it.
Polish opposition candidate defends communist past
Bogusław Wołoszański reportedly spied on fellow Poles abroad and in one case reported a colleague’s homosexuality to their superiors.
Pro-Putin youths block Polish delegation from cemetery of Stalinist victims
The “Polish Operation” of 1937-38 was an ethnic cleansing action against Poles in the Soviet Union during which over 100,000 were sentenced to death.
Polish government highlights anti-US, anti-EU and pro-Russian remarks by new opposition ally
Farmers’ protest leader Michał Kołodziejczak must be “an idiot or an agent”, says the prime minister.
Polish ruling party raises campaign funds from state firm managers while private business supports opposition
Figures associated with Polish gaming giant CD Projekt have been the largest donors to the opposition Civic Platform (PO).
Priest takes own life after fine for “masturbating on beach” in Poland
Media linked to the conservative ruling party have blamed an opposition politician for launching a “witch hunt” against the priest.
Russian influence commission won’t be formed before elections, admits Poland’s ruling party
The EU and US had expressed concern that the body would be used to attack the opposition during the campaign.
Polish parliament condemns German “interference” in elections
The resolution was in response to a German politician’s criticism of the ruling party.
Poland brings first charges over sale of Ukrainian industrial grain for human consumption
One of the those charged is accused of customs fraud on goods valued at over 6.3 million zloty (€1.4 million).
Polish opposition parties agree joint candidates for Senate election
A similar pact in 2019 helped the opposition win control of the chamber from the ruling PiS party.
Ex-head of electoral commission calls for boycott of Polish government’s referendum
“I would be ashamed to take part in this referendum. The questions are shocking, primitive, crude.”
