“Security, Europe!” is the slogan of Poland’s six months holding the EU’s rotational presidency.
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Polish government approves tough new migration and asylum rules to “take back control” of borders
The measures include allowing the government to temporarily suspend the right to claim asylum.
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Polish opposition leader Tusk’s award at feminist congress stirs controversy
Critics say Tusk has only become a vocal supporter of women’s rights once it became politically beneficial.
Polish opposition seeks to restore state funding for IVF
Government funding was ended by the national-conservative Law and Justice party after it came to power in 2015.
Tusk calls on Germany to do more to support Ukraine in Potsdam speech
Ukraine “requires much greater support from Europe, especially the biggest and richest countries like Germany.
A way out of Poland’s conundrum on joining the eurozone
Krzysztof Mularczyk
PiS looks set to make stopping Poland joining the eurozone a central plank of its political platform.
Polish government steps up anti-German rhetoric ahead of re-election bid
Daniel Tilles
There is a “German-Russian plan” to “enslave Poland”, warns ruling party chief Jarosław Kaczyński.
Only supporters of abortion on demand can stand as election candidates, say opposition leader Tusk
Donald Tusk says that decisions on abortion up to the 12th week of pregnancy “will be solely up to the woman” if his party comes to power.
Polish constitutional court judge apologises after likening Tusk to Hitler
But Krystyna Pawłowicz also called on Tusk to stop “giving reasons for such jokes”.
Will Poland’s opposition contest the next election as a single bloc?
Aleks Szczerbiak
The electoral system favours consolidation, but there are big obstacles in the way of a single opposition bloc.
Polish opposition to sue right-wing newspaper for Tusk “Hitler” cover
A journalist from Gazeta Polska newspaper denies that its cover is intended to liken Tusk to Hitler.
If you believe in God, you don’t vote for ruling party, says Polish opposition leader Tusk
“I say this as a Christian…Can you vote for lies, theft, contempt and hatred?” Tusk asked PiS supporters.
Kaczyński likens opposition to Russia and says “media a constraint on public debate”
“Whenever Poland’s vital interests are at stake, Tusk is against [them].”
Tusk promises abortion up to 12 weeks and same-sex partnerships in “march towards modernity”
“Tolerance must take root not only in the law, but in our heads and hearts,” said the opposition leader.
