The decision was made in response to rising prices, which have become a major political talking point.

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The decision was made in response to rising prices, which have become a major political talking point.
Tens of millions of zloty in public funding for PiS are at stake.
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Transports are to be sealed, escorted and electronically tracked, to ensure that the grain does not remain in Poland.
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In a Facebook post, the man called for a “white Poland” and condemned “rainbow politicians”.
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Poland is by far the EU’s biggest importer of LPG, despite the government ending other Russian energy imports.
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During his visit, Germany’s president was handed a copy of the Polish government’s claim for war reparations.
Overseas polling districts must now submit their vote counts within 24 hours of the end of voting, a requirement that does not apply in Poland itself.
Shops have exploited loopholes in the law to remain open on Sundays by offering reading clubs, travel services or sports equipment rental.
“I am convinced that it will be the EU’s best-secured border,” says Poland’s interior minister.
Polish farmers have complained that Ukrainian grain is lowering prices.
Opposition figures accused Kaczyński of using a national tragedy for political purposes ahead of this year’s elections.
Ukraine says it “regrets” today’s decision by Poland, which is “contrary to arrangements” between the two countries.
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.
The fines have so far amounted to €526 million (2.4 billion zloty) since being imposed in November 2021.
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