However, two other ministries, the central bank and trade unions are concerned the scheme could further push up prices.
Society
Polish border guard violated law by sending injured migrants back to Belarus, finds court
The cases were brought by Afghan and Ethiopian migrants, one of whom tried to claim asylum in Poland before being sent back to Belarus.
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Judges from around Europe to join protest in Warsaw against Polish court reforms
The Venice Commission has also arrived in Warsaw to prepare an “urgent opinion”
Poland’s inflation hits highest level since 2012
CPI inflation for December reached a year-on-year level of 3.4%.
Opposition Senate speaker claims people are being paid to make false corruption accusations against him
Tomasz Grodzki said it was “a clear attack on the Senate” and called on the Internal Security Agency to investigate.
Polish deputy PM demands Netflix remove film depicting Jesus as gay
Jarosław Gowin called for Netflix to remove a “blasphemous” film depicting Jesus in a same-sex relationship.
Polish ski jumper Kubacki wins prestigious Four Hills Tournament
Dawid Kubacki continues a proud recent history of Polish champions in a sport that captures the nation’s attention in the winter months.
Poland imported a record amount of electricity in 2019
Domestic electricity production, which mainly comes from coal, also feel to its lowest level in five years.
“Climate” and “LGBT” chosen as Polish words of the year for 2019
A panel of academics and an internet poll agreed on the top two words of 2019, although in reverse order.
Founder of NGO fighting clerical paedophilia charged for defrauding former child victim
Marek L. allegedly took 30,000 zloty from the woman after claiming to be suffering from cancer.
Poland continues decline in two international freedom rankings
Poland’s score has continued to slide in rankings compiled by US think tanks the Cato Institute and Heritage Foundation.
Kaczyński named Poland’s best and worst politician of 2019
A deeply divisive figure, Kaczyński is loved by his supporters and loathed by his opponents.
Priest installs giant solar panel cross on church in Poland
Father Krzysztof Guziałek hopes the solar cross will help the environment and save the church some money.
Traffic lights on pavement installed to help “smartphone zombies” in Warsaw
They are the first such lights in Poland and the second in Europe.
