The former conservative government made emergency contraceptives available by prescription only in 2017.
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Bill to introduce abortion on demand in Poland submitted by PM Tusk’s political group
But Tusk admits that the measure does not have the support of all his coalition partners.
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Poland’s population shrinks by almost 200,000 in past year
To counter the falling birth rates, the government has unveiled a new demographic strategy.
Polish opposition seeks ban on fireworks to protect animals
Fireworks can cause distress, and even death, among domestic and wild animals, claim the MPs.
“University for Poles”: nationalists protest growing foreign student numbers
They say that it comes at the expense of Polish students and taxpayers.
Trade unions warn $6bn purchase of US tanks could cost thousands of Polish jobs
The deal is the biggest in the Polish army’s history.
Asylum applications up 27% in Poland amid surge in Belarusian refugees
Completed applications from Belarusians have had a 100% success rate since August 2020.
EU gives Poland deadline to implement ECJ rulings or face fines
In response, a Polish deputy justice minister accused Brussels of “acting in bad faith and violating the [EU] treaties”.
Polish government picks Catholic universities to train teachers for compulsory school ethics classes
The education minister wants to make ethics obligatory for pupils who opt out of Catholic catechism classes.
“Jews are behind the pandemic,” chant crowd at Polish anti-vaccine protest
Separately, the far-right Confederation shared a video of a supporter saying she “does not want Jewry” in Poland.
Vodka sales drop in Poland following new tax
Sales of sweet drinks also fell after the introduction of a new levy to promote healthier choices.
Polish resort town offers biodegradable ashtrays in “Beach Without Butts” campaign
Polish coastal resorts spend millions of zloty to clean up beaches.
EU launches legal action against Poland and Hungary over LGBT rights
The European Commission says the two countries are contravening European values and laws.
Polish government approves tenfold increase in speeding fines among tougher new road laws
Poland has one of the EU’s highest rates of road fatalities.
