Karol Nawrocki, the head of the Institute of National Remembrance (IPN), is a relatively little known figure.
Politics
Main Polish ruling party names Rafał Trzaskowski as presidential candidate after primary election
Warsaw mayor Trzaskowski is regarded as representing the more socially liberal wing of the centrist Civic Platform (PO).
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Polish medical council calls on government to end new prescriptions limit
The measure was intended to stop online “prescription factories”, but some elderly patients have been left without medicines
“Serious concerns persist” over rule of law in Poland, says EU
The European Commission found that Poland has made no progress on six of its seven rule-of-law recommendations from last year.
Large majority of Poles continue to believe Ukrainian refugees “good for Poland”, finds poll
There are estimated to still be over one million Ukrainian refugees in Poland.
Poland to create new plant for printing banknotes
“We are safeguarding future generations’ access to Polish currency, to cash,” says the interior minister.
Poland wants German Patriot missiles to stay on its territory for longer
The two countries are also hoping to establish a maintenance hub in Poland for repairing German-made Leopard tanks damaged in Ukraine.
Polish ruling party submits bill to allow EU migration referendum on election day
PiS argues that holding the votes simultaneously will be more cost-effective. But opponents accuse it of seeking to mobilise its supporter.
Tusk accuses Polish government of allowing “uncontrolled” immigration from Muslim countries
His words were criticised by the ruling PiS, but also by other opposition groups for entering a “bidding war” with PiS on anti-immigrant rhetoric.
Poland’s longest underwater tunnel opens amid political dispute
The 1.5 kilometres tunnel connects the city of Świnoujście to mainland Poland by road for the first time.
Poland to present “secure borders plan” in Brussels and seek to veto EU migration pact
This plan is clear: ‘No’ to the forced relocation of immigrants,” declared Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki.
Germany wants Poland to better protect Oder after report shows over half of fish have died
Meanwhile, a Polish government official has accused Germany of spreading disinformation.
Poland increases security on Belarus border over Wagner presence
The arrival of Wagner forces in Belarus “could mark a new phase of hybrid warfare”, says Jarosław Kaczyński.
Poland receives first Abrams tanks from US
Poland is the first European or NATO country – other than the US itself – to operate Abrams tanks.
