Among their pledges are reversing PiS’s judicial reforms, overturning the near-total abortion ban, depoliticising public media, and separating church and state.
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President to talk with all political groups next week over forming new Polish government
After elections, the president names a prime minister, who then has the first shot at forming a government.
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Poland to introduce “Netflix tax” on streaming services amid new coronavirus crisis measures
The new measures aim to boost government subsidies and broaden social security payments exemptions.
Half of Poles believe “foreign powers deliberately spreading coronavirus” and approve government response
New polling offers a broad picture of how Poles have reacted to the epidemic.
Peak of epidemic in Poland predicted for 27 April as government begins to relax restrictions
Scheduled elections in May are also still set to go ahead.
EU, OSCE and Poland’s own electoral commission voice concern over holding elections amid epidemic
The government’s desire to hold elections amid the pandemic, and the manner in which they have sought to do so, have drawn concern.
Poland launches €22 billion support package for firms in effort to save up to 5 million jobs
Firms will receive preferential loans and non-refundable subsidies as long as they agree not to lay off any workers.
EU court orders Poland to suspend disciplinary regime for judges or face daily fines
The Polish government argues the EU has no right to intervene and is “violating Poland’s sovereignty”.
Poland introduces further coronavirus restrictions because public have not been “disciplined enough”
Under-18s are banned from leaving the home alone and pedestrians must remain 2m apart.
Polish parliament passes coronavirus economic package, including price caps to avoid “speculation”
The measures were part of a broader package to mitigate the economic fallout from the coronavirus crisis.
Polls show strong public support for Polish government’s tough coronavirus measures
Poland has introduced some of the toughest measures in Europe, and polls suggest the public approves.
Poland’s hidden corruption
Grzegorz Makowski
While perception of everyday corruption is shrinking, it is becoming ingrained in the political and administrative system.
Doctors warn Poland not prepared for coronavirus, despite government assurances
In anticipation of Poland’s first cases, doctors worry about the lack of protective gear.
Government agrees pay rise for miners to end protests over imported Russian coal
New 6% pay rises will cost the loss-making state-run Polish Mining Group 270 million zloty annually.
