But Warsaw also pledged to to “end the cold war” waged by the former government against the EU and Germany.
Society
Tusk withdraws former government’s challenge to European convention on domestic violence
The former PiS government had suggested withdrawing Poland from the Istanbul Convention.
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First asylum requests from Afghan evacuees in Poland approved
The first 60 of more than 1,000 Afghans evacuated to Poland have been granted international protection.
Large “anti-Polexit” protests across Poland in support of EU membership
An estimated 100,000 gathered in Warsaw as demonstrations took place around the country.
Polish abortion protester “Grandma Kate” sentenced for attacking police
She was found to have pushed, kicked and punched officers.
Belarus “importing economic migrants” to Poland in “hybrid war against EU”, says Kaczyński
“This is a cynical and brutal action planned many months ago as revenge for Poland supporting the Belarusian opposition.”
Right-wing activists replace “Nazi” with “German” on WWII memorials in Warsaw
They claim to be fighting Germany’s efforts to promote a “historical lie” by absolving itself of responsibility for Nazi crimes.
Turkey to help Poland tackle migration crisis on Belarus border
The two countries will cooperate through their intelligence services to identify threats and trafficking channels for migrants.
Brexit was the “final push”: the Poles returning home
Weronika Strzyżyńska
The number of Poles in the UK continues to fall, with many coming home.
Pole becomes first woman to climb then ski down world’s eighth highest peak without oxygen
Anna Tybor scaled the 8,163-metre Manaslu in Nepal.
Polish abortion protest leader indicted by prosecutors
She could face jail if found guilty of damaging a monument and pouring paint on a police officer.
Polish teachers to protest over pay, hours and conditions
The government has proposed to increase wages, but also hours.
Law to protect Poles from social media “censorship” added to government agenda
“Our citizens are often defenceless in the fight against internet giants,” says a minister.
Campaign presents Polish “rainbow families” to promote LGBT acceptance
“Polish society is much more ready to accept LGBT families than politicians believe,” says the organisation behind the campaign.
