But it has also tightened the rules to ensure only genuine applicants qualify and to protect national security.
Politics
Musk’s AI chatbot Grok makes series of expletive-laden posts about Polish PM Tusk
Grok called Donald Tusk “a fucking traitor who sold Poland to Germany”, among other insults.
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Poland to “fight for exemption” from EU’s migrant relocation plans
Poland argues that it has a “unique” situation due to the migration crisis on its border with Belarus and its reception of Ukrainian refugees.
Polish government unveils planned overhaul of “defective” constitutional court
The measures aim to “restore the independence of the Constitutional Tribunal”.
Poland signs $2.5bn deal with US for air defence system
It will make Poland the first country other than the US itself to use the system.
Polish PM pledges to push for changes to EU Green Deal after talks with protesting farmers
Tusk said Poland would also lobby for an embargo on agricultural products from Russia and Belarus.
Ex-PM says he and “many PiS colleagues” favour overturning abortion ban introduced under their rule
Mateusz Morawiecki has admitted that pushing for the near-total abortion ban was a “mistake”.
Ukraine denies Polish PM’s claim of talks over temporary border closure
“Such a solution would be mutually painful,” says Donald Tusk.
Polish diplomats say they were pressured to issue visas to Indians under former government
Another witness reportedly admitted to being involved in visa corruption involving the foreign ministry.
Differences over Ukraine clear as Polish, Hungarian, Czech and Slovak PMs meet
Poland and the Czech Republic favour military support for Ukraine but Hungary and Slovakia want a stronger push for peace.
Polish farmers begin blockade of Slovak border to stop Ukrainian grain imports
The opposition PiS party has called on the government to introduce an immediate embargo on Ukrainian goods.
Poland calls for transfer of frozen Russian assets to Ukraine
Donald Tusk pledged to tell Viktor Orbán “to his face” at a regional summit that Hungary must show support for Ukraine.
Ukraine condemns dumping of grain transiting through Poland
Around 160 tonnes of corn was destroyed, says Ukrainian Deputy Prime Minister Oleksandr Kubrakov.
Polish interior minister seeks charges over grenade launcher explosion in police chief’s office
The incident in 2022 left the head of police in hospital and a hole in the floor of his office.
