The move came after Rafał Trzaskowski, the presidential candidate from Poland’s main ruling group, said that such benefits “should go to those who contribute to our economy”.
PiS
Finance minister withholds payments to opposition PiS party due to “legal doubts”
PiS says that the minister is obliged to pay out the money and will be held criminally responsible for failing to do so.
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Political “Super Saturday” sees Poland’s main groups campaign ahead of elections
PiS, PO, Confederation, Third Way and The Left all held events around Poland today.
Polish parliament approves change to Russian influence law
The amendments were proposed by the president following EU and US concerns that the commission would be used for political purposes.
Polish ruling party passes resolution condemning EU migrant relocation plan and announces referendum
Opposition parties accused PiS of exploiting the issue to cover up its failings and boost its ratings ahead of this year’s elections.
Hundreds of thousands join anti-government rallies in Poland
“We are here today so that the whole world can see how strong we are and how many of us are ready to fight for democracy,” said Donald Tusk.
Opposition election victory would mean “end of Poland”, warns Kaczyński
Kaczyński claims that foreign forces, especially Germany, are seeking to hinder Poland’s development with the help of Polish collaborators.
Polish party wants candidates to pledge to pay 1 million zloty to charity if they defect after election
PSL’s leader said the agreement would be voluntary but did not answer whether doing so would be a condition for standing on the party’s electoral lists.
Polish opposition propose doubling tax-free income threshold in latest campaign pledge
PO has also responded to the government’s plans to increase child benefits next year by proposing that the hike happen immediately.
Polish ruling party announces rise in flagship child benefit ahead of elections
PiS chairman Jarosław Kaczyński also pledged free medicines for children and seniors as well as abolishing motorway tolls.
Ruling party supported by and shares mentality with unemployed wife beaters, says Tusk
“Today, the kings of life are those who drink, beat their children, beat women, and have not disgraced themselves with work for many, many years.”
Polish radio station protests fine from regulator for “Hitler Youth” critique of school textbook
Tok FM’s editor-in-chief has suggested that the National Broadcasting Council is seeking to “protect the good name of PiS”.
Poland’s ruling party moves to allow Constitutional Tribunal to rule with fewer judges
The proposal comes as six rebel judges refuse to rule on a key law for the ruling party.
Poland’s elections could be won or lost in the countryside
Krzysztof Mularczyk
Rural areas account for 40% of Poland’s population, one of the highest figures in the EU.
