The development increases the likelihood that the prime minister will fail to form a new government.
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Polish PM appeals to opposition groups to form new government with him
All opposition parties have ruled out working with the ruling PiS party, which lost its parliamentary majority at last month’s elections.
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Government to subsidise domestic holidays for workers to boost Poland’s tourism industry
The “1000+” programme will cost an estimated 7 billion zloty this year.
Poland’s presidential elections set to be voided and new ones called as parliament approves bill
The ruling party’s deal with a rebel coalition partner has now effectively been endorsed by parliament.
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.
