Aleks Szczerbiak
The results have left neither side satisfied.
Politics
Germany pledges support for Polish WW2 victims and help bolstering eastern NATO flank
In both cases, Olaf Scholz did not provide details of what these measures would involve in practice.
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Why are the political stakes so high in Poland’s EU funding row?
Aleks Szczerbiak
The dispute with Brussels offers both dangers and opportunities for the ruling party.
Polish media republish rival’s government-critical story in solidarity over regulator’s legal action
Dozens of outlets republished a report by TVN after the broadcasting regulator took action against the station.
Poland approves $1.4 billion deal to buy 116 Abrams tanks from US
$200 million of the costs will be covered by the US itself as part of military aid to Poland.
Germany formally rejects Poland’s demand for war reparations
“According to the German government, the matter of reparations and compensation for war losses remains closed,” says Poland’s foreign ministry.
Polish PM declares support for death penalty
Mateusz Morawiecki believes it was “premature” to abolish the death penalty in the 1990s and called for a “rethink”.
Polish oil giant Orlen accused of inflating fuel prices
Wrocław’s public transport authority and opposition parties have called for an investigation into the “thieving monopoly” of Orlen.
Polish president accuses minister of giving false information on negotiations over EU funds
The episode is the latest sign of tensions within the ruling camp over whether and how Poland should roll back its judicial reforms in order to satisfy the EU’s demands.
Poland condemns Ukraine’s commemoration of wartime nationalist leader Bandera
“We are extremely critical towards any glorification or even remembrance of Bandera,” said Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki.
Child sex abuse conviction of local official sparks row between Polish opposition and ruling camp
The dispute has led the education minister to threaten to sue a journalist.
Polish government politicians condemn “disgrace” as Black Eyed Peas wear rainbow armbands during state TV concert
“We are the Black Eyed Peas… We are not the Black Eyed PiS,” said the group’s lead singer Will.I.am.
Tusk sues Polish state TV for presenting him as “target” for “physical attacks”
The opposition party leader is also suing TVP for “manipulation” in a programme linking him to Russia.
Poland buys military satellites from France
The contract, including the purchase and launch of satellites and prior access to French data, amounts to €575 million.
