The opposition warns it will lead to further centralisation of powers in Brussels and leave Poland with less control over its own security.
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Polish foreign minister asks opposition to persuade Hungary to stop blocking Ukraine’s EU accession
Radosław Sikorski also called on Donald Trump to ensure that Vladimir Putin drops his “absurd demands” regarding a peace deal with Ukraine.
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Poland “disappointed” by EU willingness to pay for Russian gas in roubles
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Polish state energy firm pledges to ensure oil supplies to region in case of Russian oil embargo
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The Polish and German interior ministers have jointly proposed a system under which the EU would grant €1,000 for each refugee.
Poland to ban Russian coal imports, saying it “can’t wait any longer for EU to act”
The Polish government admits that there are “legal doubts” over such a unilateral embargo by an EU member state.
European Parliament calls on EU to block funds for rule-of-law violators
“Germany is blocking sanctions against Russia and the European Parliament votes in favour of sanctions for Poland,” says a PiS MP.
Ukraine should have “immediate express path” to EU membership, says Polish president
Andrzej Duda called for Ukraine to be given candidate status to join the EU immediately as well as access to EU funds.
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The meeting showed “that there is a different future for Europe based on sovereign states”, said Mateusz Morawiecki.
EU moves to makes Poland pay €84m fines accrued so far over judicial chamber and coal mine
The money will be taken from Poland’s European funds if Warsaw continues to refuse to pay the fines.
Poland may seek to block EU climate package, says deputy PM
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