Agnieszka Wądołowska
“Attacks on reproductive rights in CEE are part of a global movement”
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NfP podcast: The life and politics of the Kaczyński brothers
Stanley Bill talks about the political careers and continuing significance of Lech and Jarosław Kaczyński.
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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.
Will the Polish government collapse?
Aleks Szczerbiak
Poland’s ruling camp is divided over holding presidential elections this weekend.
EU must abandon “colonial, Orientalist” view of eastern members
We speak with Professor Andrzej Nowak about presidential elections, media freedom, judicial reform and attitudes towards Poland in western Europe.
Polish government’s plan to hold elections next week “impossible”, says head of electoral commission
With postal-voting law still not passed, declaring a state of emergency would be the best solution, says PKW chief.
EU launches infringement proceedings against Poland over “political control” of judges
The EU says a tough new disciplinary regime undermines judicial independence and violates European law.
Poland reopens shopping centres, preschools, hotels and museums in “unfreezing” of lockdown
From the start of next week Poland will enter the second stage of its loosening of lockdown measures.
Catholic church calls for “free and fair elections” in Poland, while Tusk announces boycott
Poland’s bishops have warned that the election should not “raise legal doubts and suspicion of violating the constitution”.
“No privatisation of healthcare while I’m in office,” pledges Polish president ahead of election
President Duda praised public healthcare for allowing “every citizen to be treated equally”.
Polish coronavirus tests going into production and attracting interest from abroad
There have been enquiries from Germany, Norway and South Africa about purchasing the tests.
Farmers warn of food crisis in Poland due to lack of migrant seasonal workers during lockdown
Residents with work and family links across the borders with Germany and the Czech Republic have also called for restrictions to be loosened.
World’s deepest pool set to open this summer in Poland
Deepspot will drop to 45 metres, with an underwater viewing tunnel and hotel rooms beneath the surface.
Poland’s largest national park struggles to tackle worst fire in decades, threatening rare wildlife
Biebrza National Park in northeast Poland has appealed for donations to tackle the fire.
