Right-wing opposition parties voted against the bill, arguing that Silesian is a dialect of Polish rather than a language in its own right.
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Polish parliament approves first steps in ending near-total abortion ban
But the bills still face a number of major hurdles.
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Polish ruling coalition “is over” following rebellion on animal rights law, say officials
A minority government or early elections are possible.
Polish MPs vote to give themselves 60% pay rise
The president and prime minister will also see their salaries double.
MPs propose changing communist-era alcohol law to allow online sales in Poland
The government has signalled its opposition to the change.
Polish parliament removes requirement for MPs to declare earnings for outside work
A judge warns that the new rules could “roll out of the red carpet for corruption”.
Date set for new Polish presidential election, but opposition complain of unfair conditions
The opposition’s new candidate will have just days to collect the 100,000 supporting signatures.
New domestic violence law in Poland to immediately remove perpetrators from the home
The measure was supported by all political groups in parliament apart from the far right.
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.
Polish government pushes through bill allowing May elections to be held entirely by post
A dramatic day in parliament also saw the deputy PM quit and PiS initially lose a key vote.
Changes to electoral code paving way for May presidential elections passed by Polish parliament
The opposition warns that the changes could invalidate elections.
Polish parliament approves moving its work online during coronavirus crisis
Many MPs argued that today’s session should itself have been held remotely.
Special act anticipating coronavirus outbreak passed in Polish parliament
Employees should work from home, and a number of laws would be suspended.
Polish ruling party grants more funds to state media described as “propaganda mouthpieces”
PiS argues the money is need to compensate for declining revenues, but critics claim it will be used for government propaganda.
