Mark Rutte said he wanted to “be very clear to Vladimir Putin” that “our reaction will be devastating”.
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Poland plans to use EU Covid recovery funds for defence and security spending
The plans, which still require EU approval, would make Poland the first member state to do this.
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NfP podcast: “Regaining control of Poland’s borders” – interview with deputy interior minister
Stanley Bill talks to deputy interior minister Maciej Duszczyk about Poland’s tough new migration strategy.
Main Polish ruling party names Rafał Trzaskowski as presidential candidate after primary election
Warsaw mayor Trzaskowski is regarded as representing the more socially liberal wing of the centrist Civic Platform (PO).
Why did the Tusk government raise the migration issue?
Aleks Szczerbiak
The PM wants to bolster his security narrative ahead of next year’s election, but it is a risky strategy.
NATO chief hails Poland for “leading the way on defence spending” on Warsaw visit
“I know that I can count on Poland to lead the way,” said Mark Rutte during his first visit to Poland as NATO secretary general.
Tusk announces primary election to choose main ruling party’s presidential candidate
Party members will be able to choose between Warsaw mayor Rafał Trzaskowsk or foreign minister Radosław Sikorski.
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Trump’s victory presents dangers for both Poland’s government and opposition [Opinion]
Daniel Tilles
Prime Minister Donald Tusk has been critical of his fellow Donald in the past.
Macron, Scholz and Tusk express concern over Georgia elections and call for investigation
The trio called on Georgia to “reverse course” and “repeal recent legislation that runs counter to European values”.
Small left-wing party cuts ties with Poland’s ruling coalition
“The government is failing workers, women and the young generation, who have been left at the mercy of banks and developers.”
What impact will the flood crisis have on Polish politics?
Aleks Szczerbiak
The government managed to emerge relatively unscathed politically from its most serious “stress test” yet.
EU reminds Poland of obligation to offer asylum after Tusk call to suspend rights
Meanwhile, a group of almost 50 NGOs, including Amnesty International, has called on the prime minister not to go ahead with the plans.
Poland to suspend asylum rights as part of tougher migration policy to “regain control” of borders
“I will demand recognition of this decision in Europe,” declared Prime Minister Donald Tusk.
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Poland’s Tusk government is not so different from its PiS predecessor [Opinion]
Krzysztof Mularczyk
In many areas – such as social, economic, defence and migration policy – it differs very little in style and substance.
