“We have a large army – the third largest in NATO in terms of numbers – but we must also have a resilient society,” says the defence minister.

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“We have a large army – the third largest in NATO in terms of numbers – but we must also have a resilient society,” says the defence minister.
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Dariusz Wieczorek has defended his actions but says he is stepping down for the good of the ruling coalition.
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The name Kaliningrad is “artificial” and evokes negative feelings in Poland, found a government body.
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Tok FM’s editor-in-chief has suggested that the National Broadcasting Council is seeking to “protect the good name of PiS”.
“We must prevent a loss of control at the border,” say the interior ministers of Brandenburg and Saxony.
“PO has already turned so far to the left, gradually, that our paths have finally diverged,” said Bogusław Sonik today.
“Unfortunately we will encounter such provocations,” said the Polish government spokesman.
Ukraine announced it would stop requiring permits from Polish firms, but the protesters insist on the reinstatement of old, pre-war rules.
The proposal comes as six rebel judges refuse to rule on a key law for the ruling party.
Sovereign Poland, formerly known as United Poland, allege that opposition leader Donald Tusk is Berlin’s “agent of influence”.
Warsaw’s decision has angered Moscow, with Kremlin politicians suggesting the severance of diplomatic contacts.
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It is the largest ever UK defence export deal with Poland.
“Criticism aimed at inducing fear in politicians by means of death threats goes freedom of speech,” said a judge.
Poland, Slovakia, Hungary, Romania and Bulgaria can ban the import of Ukrainian grain while allowing transit through their territory.
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