The 2024 death of Mateusz Sitek caused outrage in Poland and prompted the government to further toughen border security measures.
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New Polish president set for foreign policy power struggle with government
Olivier Sorgho
Karol Nawrocki is united with the government on defence spending, but they may clash over Ukraine and the EU.
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Polish parliament approves monthly payments to families of uniformed personnel killed in line of duty
Children, spouses and parents of those killed would be eligible.
Poland boosts defence spending to 3% of GDP to protect against “imperial Russia”
The new Homeland Defence Act will more than double the size of Poland’s armed forces.
Poland doubles number of women in armed forces in six years
Women now comprise 7.5% of all soldiers.
