In response, Prime Minister Donald Tusk accused Jarosław Kaczyński of using similar rhetoric to Putin.
Jarosław Kaczyński
What do the local election results tell us about the state of Polish politics?
Aleks Szczerbiak
PiS exceeded expectations while Tusk was left disappointed. But little has changed since October.
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Justice minister says Supreme Court chief violating law by partially freezing disciplinary chamber
While the PM has hinted at compromise in the latest dispute, the justice minister says “EU aggression should be met with a tough response”.
Polish ruling party launches fight against nepotism in own ranks
“Cases of nepotism in our ranks undermine our credibility,” warned PiS chairman Jarosław Kaczyński.
New breakaway party formed within Poland’s ruling coalition
The Republic Party was given the blessing of Jarosław Kaczyński, who attended and spoke at its launch.
Russia has plans to invade Poland, Kaczyński reportedly tells closed session of parliament
The government arranged the behind-closed-doors sitting in response to a recent spate of cyberattacks.
State auditor notifies prosecutors of suspected crimes by ruling party chief Kaczyński
Marian Banaś accuses the PiS chairman of three crimes.
There is no abortion ban in Poland, says Kaczyński. Women “can arrange abortions abroad”
The PiS chairman also discussed the government’s new economic programme and the prospects for his fraying coalition.
PM “agreed to diktat of Brussels and Berlin” over EU budget, says Polish justice minister
Leaders of two of the three ruling coalition partners have said that early elections are possible.
Smolensk crash may never be explained, says Kaczyński
His announcement stands in contrast to regular promises that the “truth” will soon be revealed.
LGBT “ideology weakens the west and terrorises people”, warns Polish leader Kaczyński
He also revealed that further judicial reforms are being prepared.
Authorities confirm Covid rules violated at Kaczyński church service but no action to be taken
Masking and distancing requirements were breached, say the sanitary authorities.
The politicisation of the church is accelerating Poland’s secularisation
Konstanty Pilawa
A political spectacle played out inside a church highlights the dangers.
“Evil is attacking Poland”, warns Kaczyński at church service reported for alleged Covid rules breach
The church has faced criticism for allowing “political propaganda” at a religious service.
