Marcin Romanowski is accused of offences including participation in an organised criminal group.
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First hospital fined for refusing to provide abortion under new Polish government rules
Last month the government decreed that healthcare providers who receive public funds are obliged to offer abortions.
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What are the prospects for Poland’s Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki?
Aleks Szczerbiak
The government is suffering in the polls, but changing leadership would bring risks.
Poland warns of “Putin’s provocateurs” at nationalist Independence March in Warsaw
The event, which is organised by three far-right groups, often draws over 100,000 participants.
Government should face state tribunal for losing Poland’s EU funds, says Tusk
“If they do not bring back this money in the coming days, they will answer for it in the manner provided for by the law,” says the opposition leader.
Poland going “in right direction” but must “fully meet” EU demands to unlock funds, says commission
“We are open to dialogue…[and] compromise,” says Poland’s minister for European affairs.
Police protest in Warsaw, demanding higher pay
Members of Poland’s uniformed services – including police, border guards, firefighters and prison guards – want pay rises to match soaring inflation.
Polish ruling party seeks to end legal immunity for all MPs and judges
The change would require an amendment to the constitution, and therefore support from parts of the opposition.
Polish government admits spending cuts on horizon during “time of crisis”
Defence spending and social programmes will be protected, while the government denies that its plans for a new “mega-airport” are threatened.
Energy firms should have “close to zero profits” next year, says Poland’s PM
“I will not pity the energy companies,” said Mateusz Morawiecki.
Poland to delay coal phaseout and open more mines amid energy crisis
“We are planning to increase [coal] production and are also planning new [mining] locations,” says the climate minister.
Polish government to withdraw anti-inflation measures due to “threats from EU”
The prime minister assured that new measures would be put in place to protect households and businesses.
“We’ve shown too much goodwill to EU” and further compromise is futile, says Polish president
“The liberal-left camp that makes up the majority in the European Commission wants to change the government in Poland at all costs,” says Andrzej Duda.
Alcohol consumption by women cause of Poland’s low birth rate, says ruling party leader Kaczyński
Opposition politicians accused 73-year-old Kaczyński – who has never been married or had children – of being out of touch.
