Maciej Berek was chosen despite a rebellion from some members of the ruling coalition.
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Candidate to lead Polish state history institute rejected in rare clash between houses of parliament
The Institute of National Remembrance has been leaderless since its previous head, Karol Nawrocki, become president.
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Polish parliament approves monthly payments to families of uniformed personnel killed in line of duty
Children, spouses and parents of those killed would be eligible.
Polish NGO submits a bill proposing jail sentences for providing information about and “inciting” abortion
Those found guilty of “advocating” or “inciting” abortion would face prison sentences.
Polish opposition criticised after MP with Covid attends key parliamentary vote
The MP has also been accused of hypocrisy after previously criticising the government for relaxing quarantine rules.
Polish ruling party seeks to end legal immunity for all MPs and judges
The change would require an amendment to the constitution, and therefore support from parts of the opposition.
Polish and German parliaments’ foreign affairs committees jointly call for tougher Russian sanctions
“Russia cannot and will not win this war,” the statement reads.
Polish parliament rejects bill to liberalise abortion law
The proposed law would have allowed abortion on demand up to 12 weeks of pregnancy.
Poland’s central bank chief elected for further term
Adam Glapiński received the backing of the ruling party but the opposition has questioned whether he is legally entitled to another term.
Polish parliament condemns Russia and calls on NATO and EU to support Ukraine
The resolution was passed almost unanimously, with 456 votes in favour and only one against.
Polish parliament passes media ownership restrictions amid angry scenes
The bill is seen to be aimed in particular at American-owned broadcaster TVN.
Polish ruling party’s human rights nominee offers to let opposition pick his deputies to break deadlock
Ahead of a Senate vote on his candidacy, PiS MP Bartłomiej Wróblewski has offered a “compromise”.
Polish ruling coalition “is over” following rebellion on animal rights law, say officials
A minority government or early elections are possible.
MPs propose changing communist-era alcohol law to allow online sales in Poland
The government has signalled its opposition to the change.
