Michał Olszewski is being held on suspicion of involvement in corruption under the former PiS government.
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Opposition want Tusk held “criminally responsible” for failings in lead up to Polish floods
The prime minister accused the opposition of manipulating a statement he made before the floods.
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Polish ruling party suspends politician after “elite” golf course tweet
The head of a provincial PiS caucus boasted of playing golf on the “best course in Poland” and declared herself part of the “elite”.
If you believe in God, you don’t vote for ruling party, says Polish opposition leader Tusk
“I say this as a Christian…Can you vote for lies, theft, contempt and hatred?” Tusk asked PiS supporters.
Kaczyński quits Polish government to focus on ruling party ahead of elections
“I have decided to concentrate on what is most important for the future of Poland. The party must regain its verve.”
Polish university’s equality policy sparks conservative backlash against “leftist Western ideology”
The elements of the document relating to trans people have caused particular concern.
Can a united opposition oust Poland’s government?
Daniel Tilles
A new poll has reignited calls for a united opposition, but things are not so simple.
Poland’s central bank chief elected for further term
Adam Glapiński received the backing of the ruling party but the opposition has questioned whether he is legally entitled to another term.
What are the prospects for Polish President Andrzej Duda?
Aleks Szczerbiak
Duda was already becoming more assertive when the Russian invasion gave him a chance to carve out a new role.
What is the biggest problem facing Poland’s ruling party?
Aleks Szczerbiak
PiS’s support has been dented by an accumulation of problems.
Ruling party proposes law requiring 80% of music on daytime radio to be Polish
At least half of content across the whole month would need to be Polish, which would be the highest such quota in Europe.
The early elections that everyone is speculating about but no one wants
Marcin Makowski
Jarosław Kaczyński has become hostage to an increasingly toxic alliance with Zbigniew Ziobro.
Why has the Belarussian border crisis failed to boost support for Poland’s ruling party?
Aleks Szczerbiak
PiS’s poll ratings have fallen as other issues became more salient.
NfP podcast: what’s behind Poland’s showdown with the EU?
Stanley Bill talks to commentator Marcin Makowski about the latest developments in Polish politics.
