“Several third parties…conducted campaigns incurring significant expenditures” in favour of Rafał Trzaskowski, the OSCE wrote in its report.
Society
Poland introduces tougher new rules for foreign students and economic migrants
“This is another step towards regaining control over migration and increasing the safety of Poles,” says the government.
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Polish bishop resigns after reports of priests’ “sex party with male prostitute”
The bishop asked for forgiveness and apologised “if I have offended anyone or neglected anything”.
Israeli ambassador condemns “blatant antisemitism” at pro-Palestine march in Warsaw
Participants waves banners and chanted slogans condemning Israel’s “genocide” in Gaza.
Polish city calls for end to municipal funding of Catholic catechism classes in schools
Wrocław, Poland’s third-largest city, spends millions of zloty a year on religion classes even though now only a minority of pupils attend them.
Poland begins retraining coal miners to work in wind farms
Poland produces around 70% of its electricity from coal but has plans to replace that with renewables and nuclear.
Record number of female MPs in Poland’s parliament after elections
The number of female senators, however, has fallen from 24 to 17.
Man pretends to be mannequin until Warsaw mall closes then steals from it
He has been charged with burglary and theft, crimes that could result in a prison sentence of up to 10 years
Anger as overseas polling staff “imprisoned” for hours awaiting confirmation from Warsaw
Under electoral rules, the committee must remain at the polling station until the results are accepted
“I’ve never been so happy to stand in a queue”: Poles abroad vote in record numbers
Agata Pyka
Overseas voters said they were motived to change the government.
Poland’s election exit poll in charts
Alicja Ptak
How Poles voted overall, as well as by age, gender, level of education and place of residence.
Exit poll: Polish government’s referendum invalidated by low turnout
Only 40% voted in the referendum, according to the exit poll, below the 50% threshold for it to be valid.
Pro-Palestine demonstration held in Poland
Participants held signs saying “End the Holocaust of Palestinians”, “Ghetto Gaza” and “Jerusalem is the eternal capital of Palestine”.
Man climbs Warsaw monument and reportedly threatens to blow himself up
The area around the Smolensk memorial on Piłsudski Square has been closed by police.
