PiS says that the minister is obliged to pay out the money and will be held criminally responsible for failing to do so.
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Dates of Polish presidential election announced
The vote will take place on 18 May, with a second-round run-off on 1 June if no candidate wins over 50%.
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Mortgage applications triple in Poland after launch of government scheme
The value of loans applied for by Poles also increased by more than 270% to a record level of over 8 billion zloty.
Polish president sets general election for 15 October
The ruling PiS party is seeking an unprecedented third term but polls indicate a close race.
Polish PM challenges head of largest group in European Parliament to debate
“If Germany openly admits that it will interfere in Poland’s elections, then it shall stand to fight openly,” said Morawiecki.
Supreme Court upholds rejection of financial statements by Polish justice minister’s party
United Poland (Solidarna Polska) was found to have taken unlawful loans from private individuals.
Poland to boost troop numbers on Belarus border amid migrant surge and tank manoeuvres
There have been 19,000 attempted crossings from Belarus to Poland already this year, more than the 16,000 recorded in the whole of 2022.
Right to pick mushrooms in Poland at stake in elections, warns Kaczyński
In response, many opposition politicians expressed their amusement and bewilderment at Kaczyński’s claims.
Poland to reform academic grant system after funding of study on “transfemininity and sadomasochism”
The conservative education ministry has criticised the “absurd decision” by a state body to finance the research.
Polish embassy in Minsk provides proof of violation of Poland’s airspace to Belarus
Poland called on Minsk to “urgently explain the incident” and “put an end to any provocations” alongside its border.
Poland to get new public holiday commemorating children of war
The holiday honours Polish children who suffered under German and Soviet occupation during World War II.
More provocations from the territory of Belarus will come, says Polish PM
“The Russians are testing the reactions of Poland and our allies in this way,” says Mateusz Morawiecki.
Poland adopts dynamic electricity pricing amid growing share of renewables in energy mix
Electricity prices will be adjusted every 15 minutes based on supply and demand.
Ukraine made “mistake” summoning Polish ambassador over row, says Poland’s PM
A senior figure in Poland’s ruling party has suggested that Kyiv’s actions make it “much more difficult for Poland to continue to support Ukraine”.
