The Ulma family “represented a ray of light in the darkness of the Second World War”, said Pope Francis.
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New Polish rules blocking international child returns “not permitted” under EU law, finds European court
The EU’s court is “attacking Polish children” and “spitting in the face of parents”, says a Polish minister in response to the ruling.
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Under a third of Polish women aged 18-45 planning to have children
Among women aged 18 and 45, only 32% say they are planning to have children, down from 41% in 2017.
Thousands join pro-marriage march in Warsaw as president sends message of support
“Life, marriage and family are written into the genetic code of our nation,” says the organiser.
Polish government moves to increase parental leave and strengthen workers’ rights
The changes are a national implementation of EU directives.
Report praises steps against domestic violence in Poland but urges further progress
The Council of Europe has issued its first report on how Poland is implementing the Istanbul Convention on violence against women.
Poland launches new strategy to boost one of EU’s lowest birth rates
The programme aims to protect parents at workplace and provide housing, care and financial incentives.
“Pro-family coalition” launched by Poland, Hungary, Slovakia and Czech Republic
The Visegrad countries want to promote family policies at the local, national and EU level.
Government programme encourages young Poles to start family earlier
Young people are “bombarded with consumerism channelled towards building a career” and need an “alternative”, says a minister.
Polish court rejects extradition of asylum-seeking family to “barbaric” Netherlands
The ruling is evidence that “the Dutch judiciary is politicised and not independent”, claims Poland’s deputy justice minister.
Politicians react to personal attacks in Polish presidential campaign
Politicians respond after gay presidential candidate’s partner called “first lady”.
