It said that the “absurd” referendum was intended to “destabilise the country and polarise society”.
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Thousands join Solidarity trade union protest against EU green policies in Warsaw
The march, at which many anti-government banners were visible, was supported by the opposition and president.
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Polish PM apologises to same-sex couples, pledges to recognise marriages conducted in other EU states
Warsaw’s mayor said his city would already begin recognising same-sex marriages from other EU states.
Poland signs agreement with EU for €44 billion in SAFE defence loans
Poland is the first of 19 member states to sign a SAFE agreement and the largest recipient of funds under the programme.
Polish president seeks national referendum on EU climate policies
The initiative is unlikely to succeed, given that it requires approval from the Senate, where the government has a majority.
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The opposition has called for Poland to unilaterally withdraw from the Emissions Trading Scheme.
Poland receives agreement from EU for €44 billion in SAFE defence loans
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen singled out Poland as “an essential pillar of Europe’s security architecture”.
President vetoes bill on Poland receiving €44bn in EU defence loans
Karol Nawrocki argued that the SAFE programme would indebt Poles for decades and threaten national sovereignty.
Polish politicians clash over rapid EU membership for Ukraine
The speaker of parliament said Poland would help Ukraine join “as soon as possible”, but even some of his allies pushed back.
EU approves €44 billion in SAFE defence loans for Poland
But the issue has prompted a domestic political dispute.
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.
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.
