Prime Minister Donald Tusk says the opposition should be “ashamed” of Karol Nawrocki’s views.
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Poland begins EU presidency with focus on security
“Security, Europe!” is the slogan of Poland’s six months holding the EU’s rotational presidency.
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Polish government and miners reach coal phaseout deal but doubts remain over EU approval
The use of public funds to support the mining sector could fall foul of EU state aid rules, warn legal experts at a climate NGO.
Poland announces deal with Prague to keep coal mine open but Czech PM denies it
Poland’s government says a deal has been reached to prevent the closure of the mine.
Poland’s PiS only major party to oppose giving EU Parliament oversight of Covid fund spending
Among the 5% of MEPs to vote against the resolution, most were from PiS.
Poland’s tax burden for individuals and families falling, finds ranking of EU states
Single taxpayers are able to keep 72% of their net salary after deductions.
How an unholy alliance of left and right in Poland may save the EU recovery fund
Paweł Wiejski
With the government facing a rebellion within its own ranks, it has turned to The Left for help.
Polish province had EU’s lowest unemployment rate in 2020
But Poland’s figures may conceal growing “hidden unemployment”, say experts.
“Baby doom”: Poland records one of EU’s lowest fertility rates
An average of 1.44 children are born per woman in Poland, below the EU average of 1.53.
PM requests ruling on supremacy of Polish constitution over EU law
The government accuses the ECJ of “exceeding its competences”.
Poland has sweeter Coca Cola, finds study on varying quality of products offered across EU
Eastern member states have complained about “dual quality” of branded products sold across the EU.
Whole EU declared “LGBTIQ Freedom Zone” in response to Polish anti-LGBT resolutions
“All member states have obligations to respect fundamental rights.”
Unprecedented Czech legal challenge to Polish coal mine could be “catastrophic” for Poland
Paweł Wiejski
It is the first such case at the ECJ.
Warsaw skyscraper becomes EU’s tallest building
Varso Tower is 310 metres tall, overtaking Frankfurt’s Commerzbank Tower and also The Shard in London.
