Alicja Ptak and Christiaan Paauwe
Donald Tusk’s government has failed to fulfil its pledge to end the near-total abortion ban.
Politics
Poland issues arrest warrant for opposition politician facing criminal charges
After police were unable to locate Marcin Romanowski, the authorities concluded he has gone into hiding.
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Justice minister turns to Supreme Court to prevent shops evading Poland’s Sunday trading ban
Shops have exploited loopholes in the law to remain open on Sundays by offering reading clubs, travel services or sports equipment rental.
Poland starts construction of electronic barrier on Russian border
“I am convinced that it will be the EU’s best-secured border,” says Poland’s interior minister.
Poland willing to lift Ukraine grain transit ban if there is “100% guarantee” it will not enter local market
Polish farmers have complained that Ukrainian grain is lowering prices.
Kaczyński announces assassination investigation over Smolensk crash and wants Putin to face ICC
Opposition figures accused Kaczyński of using a national tragedy for political purposes ahead of this year’s elections.
Poland introduces immediate ban on Ukrainian agricultural imports
Ukraine says it “regrets” today’s decision by Poland, which is “contrary to arrangements” between the two countries.
Poland to create commission investigating Russian influence but opposition cry foul
The body would be empowered to ban people from office if it found that they had acted under Russian influence to the detriment of Poland.
EU rejects Poland’s request to end €1 million daily fines for ignoring ECJ ruling
The fines have so far amounted to €526 million (2.4 billion zloty) since being imposed in November 2021.
How will the debate surrounding Pope John Paul II’s legacy affect the Polish election?
Aleks Szczerbiak
Even if it swings only a small number of voters, the issue could be decisive.
Poland orders checks on all grain importers after reports of Ukrainian industrial wheat used in food
Polish farmers have been protesting that Ukrainian grain imports are lowering prices.
“Old Europe failed but Poland is leader of new Europe,” declares Polish PM at White House
Kamala Harris praised Poland as a “valued ally, partner and friend” with “shared priorities and democratic values”.
Half of Poles aged 25-34 live with parents, up from a third two decades ago and among highest in EU
Nearly half of young Poles still living with their parents have a full-time job, which is the second highest proportion in the EU.
Delay in recycling deposit system will cost Poland billions in EU charges, warns industry
The system was supposed to be introduced this year but has still not been approved by the government.
