But the issue has prompted a domestic political dispute.
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Polish parliament approves €44bn EU defence loans despite opposition criticism
The bill faces a potential veto by President Nawrocki, who has expressed concern over the EU’s SAFE programme.
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Polish foreign minister calls for creation of “European legion”
The idea is less ambitious but more realistic than calls for an entire European army, says Radosław Sikorski.
EU court rejects Poland’s appeal against €68.5 million coal mine fines
The ruling now brings the long-running case to a close.
Trump is the only leader who can end threat of Russia, Poland’s president tells BBC
Karol Nawrocki also declared that he shared Trump’s concerns about the direction in which the EU is heading.
Polish farmers protest against EU’s planned Mercosur free trade deal
Poland’s government has opposed the deal, but farmers say it is not doing enough.
Quarter of Poles now favour leaving EU, finds new poll
Among supporters of the right-wing opposition, there is an even split between those in favour and opposed to Polexit.
Fuller version of Trump security strategy reportedly calls for “pulling Poland away from EU”
It also calls for the US to support parties that “seek sovereignty and preservation/restoration of traditional European ways of life”.
Catholic bishops voice concern over EU court order for Poland to recognise same-sex marriages
The Commission of the Bishops’ Conferences of the European Union warns that it threatens member states’ rights to decide their own family laws.
Polish city seeks to begin recognising foreign same-sex marriages following EU ruling
However, the mayor admits that they cannot do so until the government updates the registry system.
Poland will implement EU court order to recognise same-sex marriages, says justice minister
But the office of the right-wing, opposition-aligned president says it “will not succumb to the terror of rainbow rulings”.
Poland’s president proposes EU reform to stop Brussels “dictating terms” to member states
However, Karol Nawrocki insists that he remains a supporter of Poland’s EU membership.
EU court orders Poland to recognise same-sex marriages conducted in other member states
The case was original brought by a a Polish same-sex couple who married in Germany.
Poles’ negative attitudes towards Germans rise to highest level in 25 years
Only 32% of Poles now say they like Germans, down from 50% in 2022.
