Stanley Bill talks about the political careers and continuing significance of Lech and Jarosław Kaczyński.
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Support for Polish government falls to record low as polls show public blame it for frozen EU funds
Only 26% say they are supporters of Mateusz Morawiecki’s government while 47% describe themselves as opponents.
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“We want the EU to change so others don’t follow Britain” – Polish politicians react to Brexit
A roundup of Brexit reaction, which was mostly regretful but celebratory on the far right.
PM challenges validity of Supreme Court judgement amid escalation in battle for Poland’s courts
Recent days have seen a rapid escalation of Poland’s judicial crisis, including decisions by the European Commission and Polish parliament.
Report warns of low healthcare spending in Poland, where life expectancy is declining
20,000 Poles die prematurely every year as low levels of government spending on healthcare make it “very difficult to improve results”.
Government wants to introduce “startup leave” for employees to create their own businesses
The development ministry wants to give “those with a potential an incentive to realise their dreams”
Venice Commission and EU condemn Polish court reforms but president wants to push ahead
Despite negative opinions from the Venice Commission, EU and OSCE, Duda reportedly supports the form.
Polish government refuses to meet Council of Europe delegation assessing judicial reforms
Ministers claimed that the Venice Commission’s visit was “unofficial” and “private”.
Government promises to fully compensate “each Polish family” for higher electricity bills
Energy prices are rising up to 12% for Polish households this year.
Opposition Senate speaker claims people are being paid to make false corruption accusations against him
Tomasz Grodzki said it was “a clear attack on the Senate” and called on the Internal Security Agency to investigate.
Kaczyński named Poland’s best and worst politician of 2019
A deeply divisive figure, Kaczyński is loved by his supporters and loathed by his opponents.
MPs call on Constitutional Tribunal to restrict abortion in Poland
A group of 119 MPs have called for abortions due to foetal abnormalities to be declared unconstitutional.
Warsaw activist and critic of government judicial reforms requests presidential pardon
Jan Śpiewak, who was convicted for defamation of the daughter of former Civic Platform justice minister, has met with President Andrzej Duda.
Former speaker of the Senate accused of illegal earnings while in office
Stanisław Karczewski continued to earn money working as a doctor while on unpaid leave, though denies any wrongdoing.
