Stanley Bill talks with legal expert Anna Wójcik about Poland’s ongoing conflict with the EU.
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UN refugee agency calls on Poland to admit asylum seekers on border with Belarus
But Warsaw says they are “economic migrants” and the responsibility of Minsk.
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The propaganda virus: it is not the EU lacking solidarity, but the member states
Adam Traczyk
Russia and China are exploiting the epidemic to undermine the EU. Unfortunately, they are finding support in Poland.
Polish Senate speaker defends Italian ski trip and falsely blames Chinese in Italy for coronavirus
The speaker has faced criticism for taking a skiing holiday in Italy in the midst of the crisis.
“Time to quarantine society”: Polish government closes schools, cinemas and museums over coronavirus
Universities are also shutting down, but the Catholic church has called for more masses to be held.
Catholic streaming service Katoflix launches in Poland
The new streaming service is run by a Catholic religious and offers films that viewers “can show your children without fear”.
Can Andrzej Duda lose the Polish presidential election?
Aleks Szczerbiak
The incumbent is favourite to win reelection, but it will be a closely fought and unpredictable campaign.
Polish state oil firm to produce one million litres of hand sanitiser to combat coronavirus
Other measures include sanitary checks at borders and exempting high-alcohol spirits from excise duty.
“Let women decide, not bishops or politicians”: bill to liberalise Poland’s abortion law proposed
The law would introduce state-funded abortion on demand, compulsory sex education, and prescription-free morning-after pills.
Hospital treating Poland’s first coronavirus case lacking basic protective equipment, relying on donations
Nurses are reportedly threatening to stop working if they are not provided with proper protective clothing.
The return of disco polo: how Poland’s populists are using music to serve their agenda
Marek Kępa
The uniquely Polish genre of dance music has made a dramatic comeback, including featuring prominently on public TV.
Poland races to tidy up its waste disposal
Maria Wilczek
Poland reforms its inefficient waste management system as EU rules become stricter.
Polish supermarkets must donate unsold food or face fines
The new law applies initially only to large stores, but smaller shops will soon also be included.
Poland and Russia “conducting dialogue” on event to mark Katyn and Smolensk anniversaries
Poland hopes to organise a state delegation to Smolensk in Russia to commemorate the tragedies.