The finance ministry has presented the plans as a way to improve Poles’ health but critics say they are simply a revenue-generating measure.
Politics
Polish president confirms attendance at Independence March
“This is a great opportunity to send a positive signal to the entire world that Poles are united, proud, and determined,” says Karol Nawrocki.
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Man linked to Polish and EU politicians to stand trial in Poland accused of Russian espionage
The accused, known only as Janusz N. under Polish privacy law, faces up to 15 years in prison.
Is Poland heading for a constitutional crisis?
Aleks Szczerbiak
A bitter political conflict has been exacerbated by the fact that the two sides increasingly operate within different legal orders.
Poland’s record number of women in government: progress or tokenism?
Katarzyna Skiba
Women played a big role in bringing the government to power but may be left disillusioned.
State energy giant Orlen sold assets to Saudis for billions below value, finds Polish audit office
The sale, which gave the Saudis partial control over one of Poland’s two oil refineries, “resulted in significant security risks”.
Polish government criticised for refusal to reveal legal opinions on public media takeover
The culture ministry says it did not save copies of the opinions so cannot provide them.
Polish president criticised for suggesting Ukraine may not recover Crimea
Andrzej Duda also noted that Crimea was “historically for more time under Russia’s control”.
Deputy opposition leader ordered to apologise to Tusk for Smolensk accusations
Antoni Macierewicz accused Tusk, Sikorski and Siemoniak of “hiding the perpetrators” of the 2010 plane crash that killed Lech Kaczyński.
Half of public support Tusk’s aim to introduce abortion on demand in Poland, find polls
Tusk faces a number of hurdles in his aim to introduce abortion on demand.
Former government failed to implement EU royalty rules after Netflix meeting, say Polish filmmakers
The Polish Filmmakers Association (SFP) has asked prosecutors to investigate the case.
Poland wants “broadest possible EU sanctions” against Russia, says Tusk
Donald Tusk indicated that Poland wants an embargo on nuclear fuel and the transfer of frozen Russian assets to Ukraine.
CEO of Polish state energy giant Orlen dismissed
Daniel Obajtek oversaw a rapid expansion of Orlen but was accused of using the firm to help the former PiS government.
PiS “open” to Orbán joining its European group and condemns EU “blackmail” against Hungary
Mateusz Morawiecki met with Viktor Orbán in Brussels.
