Callum MacRae
Poland operates over 50% of Europe’s participatory budgeting schemes.
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Resolution declaring Jesus king of Polish district annulled
The government-appointed provincial governor determined that local authorities do not have the legal authority to name Christ as their monarch.
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Poland to reintroduce border controls with Germany and Lithuania in response to irregular migration
“Poland’s patience is running out,” said Prime Minister Donald Tusk.
Polish government criticises “citizen patrols” blocking migrant returns on German border
It accuses them of disrupting the work of border officers and of spreading misinformation about Poland being “flooded” with migrants.
Polish “citizen patrols” formed on German border to prevent migrant returns
They have been supported by the right-wing opposition, which accuses the government of inaction.
Opposition to Ukraine’s EU and NATO membership now outweighs support in Poland
Three years ago, most Poles were in favour of Ukrainian accession.
Second Pole in space blasts off from Cape Canaveral leading first Polish mission to ISS
Astronaut Sławosz Uznański-Wiśniewski took off from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center.
Poland’s EU-funded foreigner integration centres have stirred controversy – and misinformation
Małgorzata Tomczak
Opposition figures have falsely claimed the centres are intended to house irregular immigrants.
Confidence in US has collapsed in Poland under Trump, finds international Pew study
Only 35% of Poles have confidence in Trump to do the right thing compared to 75% who had confidence in Biden one year ago.
Polish government proposes 3% hike in minimum wage for 2026
The proposed increase was criticised by both trade unions and business groups.
Finland to move passport production to Poland
By doing so, it will join the list of countries that produce their passports in Poland, which includes the UK, Armenia and Lithuania.
Polish Left submits bill to introduce same-sex partnerships
A similar bill presented last year by the government is still being consulted and has not yet reached parliament.
Ukrainian refugees boosted Poland’s GDP by 2.7% in 2024, finds UN study
“Whoever thinks refugees are a burden on the economy should think again,” said the UNHCR’s representative in Poland.
Opposition president-elect outlines areas in which he is willing to “help” Polish government
But Karol Nawrocki reiterated his distaste for the prime minister, calling him a “liar” who “spread disinformation about me”.
