“The aim is to establish cooperation in the development of our key deep strike capability,” said Poland’s defence ministry.
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Hungary blocking Poland’s EU funds for Ukraine military aid
“Hungary has, for a year now, been blocking refunds for the military equipment we delivered to Ukraine,” says foreign minister Radosław Sikorski.
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Polish ruling party proposes “pro-democratic” changes to electoral code but opposition cries foul
The opposition says the aim is to help the ruling party increase turnout among groups where it traditionally has more support.
Activists mapping Poland’s anti-LGBT zones win in court against county that sued over “Atlas of Hate”
Inclusion in the Atlas of Hate, which tracks anti-LGBT resolutions, had “damaged the good name of the country”, argued local authorities.
Poland freezes gas prices in 2023 for households, schools, hospitals and churches
Maximum gas prices will remain the same in 2023 as they were in 2022, preventing a threefold increase.
Defence ministry offers military training “adventure” to thousands of Poles in winter holidays
The aim is both to provide citizens with military skills and some “adventure”, as well as to encourage more people to sign up for the armed forces.
Polish opposition submit bill to abolish state TV’s “propaganda” news channel
The legislation is spearheaded by opposition figure Rafał Trzaskowski, whom state TV news has accused of seeking to “fulfil Jewish demands”.
Poland seeks UNESCO help in returning art looted by Germany in WWII
“Today these items are in German homes, mansions, museums,” says Poland’s deputy foreign minister.
Polish city becomes first to call for end to public funding of Catholic catechism classes in schools
In Poland, religion classes are hosted and funded by public schools but with curriculums and teachers chosen by the Catholic church.
Activists who tried to destroy anti-migrant fence on Belarus border to face trial in Poland
The group described it as an “act of civil disobedience” to express opposition to the government’s “cruel” border policies.
Polish government withdraws judicial bill for further consultation after president expresses doubts
The legislation is intended to meet the European Union’s demands and unlock billions in frozen funds.
German states oppose construction of Poland’s first nuclear power plant
“Together, the federal states speak out against the construction of the first nuclear power plant in Poland and [are] in favour of abandoning the project.”
Polish president vetoes law centralising control over schools
Andrzej Duda says there is no “social acceptance” for the measures, which the opposition argued were intended to increase political control over education.
Polish parliament declares Russia terrorist state but opposition boycotts vote over Smolensk
The resolution states that Russia was “directly responsible for…the crash of Polish Air Force Flight 101 in Smolensk”.
