The national government is also working on a similar scheme that would be introduced across Poland.
The national government is also working on a similar scheme that would be introduced across Poland.
Andrzej Duda’s remarks come amid efforts by the government to reduce and reorganise Catholic catechism classes in public schools.
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Przemysław Czarnek also called for history lessons to teach “pride” instead of “shame” about Poland’s past.
At the end of May, restaurants will reopen to both indoor dining.
A petition says that a return to school briefly before the holidays will be “unnecessary”, “confusing” and “stressful” for pupils.
A further, more detailed plan will be announced next week.
The situation has now “stabilised” but is still “serious”, says the health minister.
He ensured that textbooks would be checked to ensure they are free from “ideological content”.
The full extent of the problem is unknown as no nationwide statistics are collected.
Official data show declining attendance.
The youngest three year groups will return next Monday.
Wojciech Kość
After 30 years, fewer pupils are attending religion classes than ever before.
Poland is now one step from full lockdown, the prime minister warned.
The restrictions go into force from Saturday.