They want the welfare allowance for disabled people to be increased to the level of the minimum wage.
Society
Influx of immigrants has left Polish state offices “unable to cope”
Foreigners wait an average of one year for a residence permit, with one individual forced to wait for over seven years for a decision.
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Poland’s first foundation for women in armed forces aims to tackle sexual harassment
The founders – two former military officers – say the authorities currently seek to sweep complaints under the carpet.
Firm offers paid “pawternity leave” to staff in Poland who adopt a pet
“The pandemic made us feel that it is time to take a non-standard approach to meeting the needs of our team.”
Farmers block roads around Poland in protest at animal rights bill
Unions are promising further protests.
Trans woman wins landmark ruling in Poland against employer who made her wear male uniform
A security firm required a transgender woman to wear a male uniform.
Poland’s oldest university becomes first to allow transgender students to register preferred name
“To learn well, you have to feel safe,” says the Jagiellonian University.
Poles drank record amount of alcohol last year
The increase has been driven in particular by hard spirits, such as vodka, with experts warning of the dangers.
Poland’s war on trees
Wojciech Kość
Scientists warn that the mass removal of trees exacerbates climate change.
New “Uber law” requiring drivers to be licenced goes into force in Poland
The new law is a response to complaints from taxi drivers, and is likely to increase the costs of ride-hailing services.
German far-right terror suspect arrested in Poland and explosives seized
Prosecutors say further arrests could follow.
Polish village sues activist over “harmful and defamatory” LGBT-free zone signs
The fake signs deter investors and tourists and even threaten national security, says an anti-defamation group.
European Commission raises concern over rule of law, media pluralism and LGBT rights in Poland
It is the first ever EU-wide report on the rule of law in individual member states.
Birth numbers in Poland drop to 15 year low, despite expanded child benefit scheme
The government’s flagship “500+” programme has not boosted births, although it has helped reduce poverty.
