The decision was criticised by leading politicians, including President Andrzej Duda.
Politics
Poland to remove criminal liability for officers using firearms during defence of border
NGOs have protested against the legislation, which they say gives officers a “licence to kill”.
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Paris embassy clarifies ambassador’s claim Poland could “enter conflict” in Ukraine
The ambassador’s comments were taken out of context, says the embassy.
Warsaw mayor excuses pupils for being late for school in video from delayed train
The video featuring mayor Rafał Trzaskowski has been viewed over 3.6 million times in two days on TikTok.
New Czech president visits Poland hailing “best ever relations”
After meeting his Czech counterpart, Andrzej Duda said Poland would provide Ukraine with MiG fighter jets “in the coming days”.
Poland detains nine accused of spying for Russia
The Russian spy network monitored arms shipments going through Poland to Ukraine and was also preparing actions to “paralyse” such deliveries.
European Parliament names room after Polish WWII hero Pilecki
Witold Pilecki deliberately had himself imprisoned at Auschwitz to gather intelligence and organise resistance at the camp.
Polish mayor’s killer found guilty and given life sentence
Stefan Wilmont murdered Mayor Paweł Adamowicz one month after his release from prison.
Papal dispute highlights why Polish opposition may win power but will struggle to govern
Daniel Tilles
Differences over John Paul II’s legacy show how the opposition’s diversity is both a strength and a weakness.
Polish weekly withdrawn from post offices and state-owned petrol stations over John Paul II cover
“There is no consent for the destruction of the authority of Saint John Paul II,” said the CEO of state oil giant Orlen.
Polish president approves changes to electoral code despite opposition protests
The law increases the number of polling stations and requires local authorities to provide free transport on polling day for elderly and disabled people.
Polish abortion activist convicted for helping terminate pregnancy
She sent self-administered abortion pills to a pregnant woman, whose husband discovered them and reported the case to police.
Zelensky has promised Poland exhumations of WW2 massacre victims in Ukraine, says Polish PM
The Volhynia massacres saw Ukrainian nationalists kill tens of thousands of ethnic Polish civilians during World War Two.
Polish justice minister explains why he was carrying gun during official duties
Poland has relatively low gun ownership and almost no culture of being armed in public.
