Mark Rutte said he wanted to “be very clear to Vladimir Putin” that “our reaction will be devastating”.
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Poland plans to use EU Covid recovery funds for defence and security spending
The plans, which still require EU approval, would make Poland the first member state to do this.
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Germany to open migrant deportation centre on Polish border
“Because of the proximity to the Polish border, they can be quickly returned there,” says Brandenburg’s interior minister.
Asylum applications in Poland rose to new high in 2024
Over 15,000 people applied for asylum in Poland in 2024, 72% more than a year earlier.
Trump’s call with Putin was a “mistake”, says Polish foreign minister
He also warned that failing to ensure a fair peace for Ukraine would undermine US credibility and embolden China in its ambitions to take Taiwan.
Auschwitz museum debunks Russia’s claim that Pole abused fellow camp prisoners
Material published by the Russian security services contains numerous, glaring inaccuracies, notes the museum’s head of research.
New US defence secretary hails “model ally” Poland on first overseas visit
“Our friendship, our bond, is ironclad, and we came here specifically to reinforce that,” said Pete Hegseth.
Poland urges unity on Ukraine after Trump-Putin talks
“Ukraine, Europe and the US must be fully united and engage in peace talks,” says Prime Minister Donald Tusk.
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To solve its rule-of-law crisis, Poland needs new Round Table talks [Opinion]
Krzysztof Mularczyk
Compromise, rather than confrontation, is the only route to a long-lasting solution.
Poland’s Solidarity trade union endorses opposition presidential candidate
Karol Nawrocki signed a pledge to uphold protections for workers and families, oppose the EU’s climate policies, and respect Christian values.
Google announces AI partnership with Poland
The tech giant pledged $5 million towards training one million Poles in cyber skills over the next five years.
Court reinstates historian fired from state body over involvement in website critical of its president
The head of the the Institute of National Remembrance (IPN), Karol Nawrocki, is currently a leading presidential candidate.
Polish government and presidential candidate declare “zero tolerance” for immigrant criminals
They note that foreigners made up 5% of suspected criminals detained in Poland last year.
Ukrainian stocks surge on Warsaw exchange amid talk of peace plan
The enthusiasm also boosted Polish companies, with the blue-chip WIG20 index reaching a new all-time high.
