The commission says states can introduce measures that “may seriously interfere with fundamental rights”.
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The US president-elect’s victory is unlikely to be a political game-changer.
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Over 60 Polish soldiers injured this year stopping illegal migrant crossings at Belarus border
So far this year, there have been almost 28,000 attempted illegal crossings, more than in the whole of 2023.
“You forgot Poland”: criticism as US, UK, France and Germany meet alone to discuss Ukraine
Commentators in Poland and abroad argued that eastern NATO states should have been invited.
Poland overtakes Russia in value of exports for first time
Poland has risen to become the 19th largest exporter in the world.
Too few volunteers to create planned “Ukrainian Legion” in Poland, says defence minister
The legion is supposed to be made up of Ukrainians living in Poland, who would be trained and then sent to defend their homeland.
Russian accounts spreading flood disinformation in Poland to sow panic, says government
In the first four days of the floods, there was a 300% increase in detected disinformation, says the digital affairs ministry.
Polish foreign minister likens Russian kidnapping of Ukrainian children to Nazi crimes in UN speech
Radosław Sikorski also reminded Moscow of Soviet collaboration with Nazi Germany during the war.
Russian detained in Poland on suspicion of orchestrating attack on Navalny associate
The Russian citizen has been presented with three charges, including one of orchestrating the attack on Navalny’s former chief of staff.
Ukraine angered after Polish foreign minister reportedly suggests putting Crimea under UN mandate
Ukraine’s foreign ministry condemned “unacceptable proposals regarding the future status of Crimea”.
Polish prosecutors indict Russian spy released in prisoner exchange
That means he should face trial, but this seems certain not to happen now that he is back in Russia.
Fact-check: is “hypocritical” Poland still buying Russian oil as Orbán claims?
Wojciech Jakóbik
He claimed Poland criticises Hungary for its ties with Russia while at the same time indirectly buying Russian oil.
Poland suggests Hungary leave EU and join “union with Putin” after Orbán criticism
In a speech on Saturday, Orbán accused Poland of “hypocrisy” for “morally lecturing” Hungary over relations with Moscow.
Poland launches operation to strengthen airspace “in response to Russian aggression”
A particular focus will be on detecting low-flying drones.
