Grzegorz Braun talked about the “problem of Judaisation”, meaning that “Jews have far too much say in Polish affairs”.
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Polish city of Kraków takes action against politician for claiming tourists in video were immigrants
The right-wing MP’s social media account claimed that “these are migrants brought in under the cover of night”.
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Unemployment in Poland falls below 5% for first time since 1990
New data from state statistical agency show that unemployment fell to 4.9% in June.
Poland tears down 41st Soviet monument since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine
Hundreds of local residents gathered to watch the monument being demolished, with many applauding as it collapsed.
Polish-Israeli Hamas hostage Alex Dancyg confirmed dead
Holocaust historian Alex Dancyg was an active advocate for Polish-Israeli dialogue.
Poland sees surge in measles cases after record number of parents refuse vaccination in 2023
Over 87,000 children did not receive compulsory vaccines in Poland last year, up from around 3,500 in 2010.
Number of foreign inmates in Polish prisons doubles since 2020
Over half the foreign prisoners are Ukrainians, with the next biggest numbers from Georgia and Belarus.
Polish ministry unveils plans for new mortgage subsidy scheme
However, two other ministries, the central bank and trade unions are concerned the scheme could further push up prices.
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.
Women outnumber men on Polish Olympic team for first time in history
Paris 2024 aims to become the first ever Olympic games to have gender parity among competitors.
Poland records EU’s largest population decline
By contrast, most EU countries saw their populations increase last year.
Poland training intercultural assistants as school becomes compulsory for Ukrainian refugees
“We are doing our best to make Polish schools as prepared as possible,” says the education minister.
Bill introducing same-sex civil partnerships in Poland added to government agenda
The proposed law would allow any two unmarried adults, regardless of their gender, to enter a registered partnership at a registry office.
Language or dialect? Presidential veto reignites debate about status of Silesian in Poland
Katarzyna Skiba
At the heart of the debate is a struggle over culture, identity and the integrity of the Polish state itself.
