Coal generated 52.2% of power, by far the highest figure in the EU.
Politics
Leader of movement “defending Polish border” from German migrant transfers to stand trial
Robert Bąkiewicz is accused of insulting Polish border officers and inciting hatred against Germans and immigrants.
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What is the outlook for Poland’s radical right Confederation?
Aleks Szczerbiak
The group has has maintained its position as the “third force” in Polish politics but keeping up momentum will be difficult.
“The safe is empty,” warns Kraków after city’s debts double in four years
The city authorities have blamed the longstanding former mayor, who left office in May.
Polish justice minister asks EU parliament to lift immunity of opposition politicians
Mariusz Kamiński and Maciej Wąsik have been charged with violating their ban on holding public office.
Polish parliament approves introduction of “widow’s pension”
The scheme would allow retirees to partially collect both their own and their late spouse’s pension instead of having to choose just one.
Poland suggests Hungary leave EU and join “union with Putin” after Orbán criticism
In a speech on Saturday, Orbán accused Poland of “hypocrisy” for “morally lecturing” Hungary over relations with Moscow.
Polish TV suspends Olympic commentator for “communist” opening ceremony remarks
The decision was criticised by leading politicians, including President Andrzej Duda.
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”.
Polish Senate amends copyright bill following media protests
Under the new rules, publishers would be able to seek the state’s help in negotiations with big tech firms.
Polish parliament approves constitutional court overhaul
The aim is to undo what the current government sees as the politicisation and corruption of the court by the former PiS administration.
Poland will not allow Ukraine to join EU until WW2 massacre issue “resolved”, says deputy PM
The Volhynia massacres of ethnic Poles by Ukrainian nationalists has long caused tensions between the two countries.
UN refugee agency criticises Warsaw football fans’ banner
They declared “Refugees Welcome” below an image of two men holding a baseball bat and a hammer and a woman with a pig’s head on a plate.
Polish ministry unveils plans for new mortgage subsidy scheme
However, two other ministries, the central bank and trade unions are concerned the scheme could further push up prices.
