#poland

#poland

Poland's newly appointed Prime Minister Donald Tusk is focused on making up for lost time and restoring national unity.

Tusk promises cooperation and respect for European institutions, aiming for Poland to regain its leading role in the EU. [ more ]

Polish Prime Minister-designate Donald Tusk wins vote of confidence

Tusk vows to improve relations with Brussels and regain frozen EU funds [ more ]

Donald Tusk presents vision of new, progressive Poland at the heart of the EU

Tusk promises to bring back EU funds to Poland and condemns far-right incident in parliament [ more ]

Politicians and faith leaders condemn firebomb attack at Nożyk Synagogue in Warsaw, highlighting the ongoing prevalence of anti-Semitism in Europe. [ more ]

Poland will provide protection to Ukrainian refugees, including men of fighting age without passports. [ more ]

The Suwalki Gap is a strategic area at the Poland-Lithuania border and a potential flashpoint between Russia and NATO. [ more ]

Poland's new government led by Donald Tusk has not significantly improved the treatment of refugees and migrants at the border. [ more ]

Poland is assisting Kyiv in sending back Ukrainian men of fighting age who are evading war to fight for their country. [ more ]

Warsaw won't protect Ukrainian draft dodgers, sparking anger amongst expatriates. [ more ]

Russia's espionage and sabotage activities in the west are increasing, as seen in recent arrests in Germany and Poland. [ more ]

A Catholic priest in Poland sentenced to prison for hosting a gay adult play party where a sex worker overdosed and was mutilated. [ more ]

The upcoming parliamentary debate in Poland on abortion laws is expected to be contentious, with the potential for liberalization facing resistance from conservative factions in the government.

The existing abortion law in Poland is among the strictest in the European Union, allowing abortion only in limited circumstances such as rape, incest, or when the woman's life is at risk. [ more ]

Accusations of anti-Semitism following the killing of aid workers sparked a diplomatic crisis between Poland and Israel.

Israel's ambassador blamed extreme elements in Poland for accusing Israel of intentional murder and emphasized Israel's stance against anti-Semitism. [ more ]

Investigation into Russian espionage in Poland

Coordination with European partners against Russian spy network [ more ]

Ukraine, Poland, and Georgia are the final three teams to qualify for Euro 2024.

Ukraine played their playoff game in neutral Poland due to security reasons during the war against Russia. [ more ]

Ukraine attacked Russian military ships at Crimea

Polish airspace breach by Russian missiles led to heightened alert [ more ]

Hungary and Slovakia are not participating in the Czech-led initiative to send weapons to Ukraine.

Poland is contributing financially and logistically to the Czech-led plan for weapon deliveries to Ukraine. [ more ]

Poland is renewing calls for Germany to pay reparations for World War II

Past Polish government demanded over 1.3 trillion in reparations from Germany [ more ]

The Pentagon will send $300m in weapons to Ukraine, using cost savings in contracts. House Democrats seek aid for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan amid stalled US funding efforts. [ more ]

Poland facing surge in DDoS attacks from Russia

Experts trace attacks to specific websites like Railway Transport Office in Poland [ more ]

France guarantees abortion rights in constitution

Abortion laws vary across Europe [ more ]

Poland's new government plans to reduce school curriculum by 20% to alleviate exhaustion among teachers and students.

Controversy surrounds the narrowing down of history and literature classes in the curriculum. [ more ]

European Union Commissioner for Justice Didier Reynders praised Poland's new pro-EU government for efforts to restore the rule of law.

The EU may release billions of euros in funds for Poland that were frozen under the previous government. [ more ]

Poland originally strongly supported Ukraine during Russia's invasion, but tensions have risen due to economic interests.

Warsaw supplied Ukraine with military equipment and welcomed refugees, but now faces tension over economic concerns. [ more ]

Poland and Belarus share a 418km border with a 186km fence costing over €350 million.

Estonia's ambassador warns of underestimating Russia's intentions and emphasizes supporting Ukraine to counter Russia's aggression. [ more ]

Investigation into pro-Putin banner at Polish farmers' protest

Polish farmers' grievances and protests against EU agricultural policy [ more ]

Polish farmers dumped grain as part of protests against Ukrainian imports.

Ukraine's president accused Poland of mockery amid the dispute over farm imports. [ more ]

Poland plays a crucial role in the battle against Russian aggression in Eastern Europe.

Poland's military buildup and support for Ukraine are part of a strategy to deter further Russian aggression. [ more ]

Poland plans to upgrade its border wall with Belarus to curb unauthorized migration.

Poland and Finland seek changes in the EU's asylum legislation to address migration challenges and threats from Russia and Belarus. [ more ]

Ukraine condemns Polish farmers for the destruction of Ukrainian grain in protest against cheap grain imports mandated by the EU.

Farmers in eastern EU member states complain that the cheap grain imports undercut them financially. [ more ]

The AfD maintains strong support in polls.

German leaders view Poland and Hungary as cautionary tales. [ more ]

Poland has joined the 'military Schengen' agreement to streamline troop mobility among participating states.

The agreement is a gesture of solidarity with Ukraine and a step towards better European security. [ more ]

Farmers in Italy, Spain, and Poland are protesting EU farming policies and demanding measures to combat production cost hikes and unfair competition from non-EU countries.

Protests have spread across the EU, with farmers expressing frustration over the financial burden of EU policies and the higher cost of their products compared to non-EU imports. [ more ]

Poland scrambled fighter jets as Russia fired missiles towards the NATO-Ukrainian border

Poland warns it will retaliate against Russia if they attempt to take over Warsaw [ more ]

Poland is ready to defend itself against any attack from Russia.

Tensions between Poland and Russia have intensified along the eastern border. [ more ]

Poland's president faced criticism for expressing uncertainty about Ukraine's ability to regain control of Crimea.

Despite this, Poland has been a strong supporter of Ukraine and believes it should regain control of all its territory to deter further Russian aggression. [ more ]

Poland's foreign minister is requesting Germany to think creatively about compensating Poland for its losses during World War II.

The request for compensation is toned down compared to the previous demand for $1.3 trillion in reparations.

Germany acknowledges its historical responsibility but has consistently stated that the issue of reparations was settled decades ago. [ more ]

Farmers in France and Poland protest low wages, excessive regulations, and unfair competition.

Protests expand in France with roadblocks spreading in many regions and demonstrations in Brussels. [ more ]

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk visited Ukraine for talks on supporting Ukraine in its conflict with Russia and resolving disputes between the two countries. Tusk emphasized the importance of Poland being a reliable ally to Ukraine. Ukrainian shelling near a Russian-occupied city led to conflicting claims from both sides. Ukraine's allies have been reaffirming their commitment to supporting Ukraine against Russia. [ more ]

Poland aims to strengthen relations with Ukraine after months of political friction between the two countries.

Donald Tusk arrives in Kyiv to explore making more ammunition and military equipment part of a new aid package for Ukraine. [ more ]

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk emphasizes that Poland is Ukraine's most stable ally in the ongoing conflict with Russia.

The United Nations is demanding an explanation from Russia regarding the fate of thousands of Ukrainian children who have been allegedly sent to Russia against their will since the invasion began. [ more ]

Russia's Federal Security Service (FSB) arrested a Russian national who was planning to pass sensitive information to Poland.

Poland denies the claims, calling them 'fake news.' [ more ]

Polish truckers have been blocking traffic at the Ukraine-Poland border for two months in protest of the European Union's decision to remove limits on Ukrainian drivers entering Poland and the EU.

The blockade has caused significant economic losses for Ukraine, with a $160 million loss in exports and a $700 million decrease in imports in November compared to the previous month. [ more ]

Russia conducted a missile attack on Ukrainian cities

An unidentified object entered Poland's airspace from Ukraine [ more ]

Poland's parliament elected centrist Donald Tusk as the new prime minister after incumbent Mateusz Morawiecki lost a key confidence vote.

Tusk led a broad pro-EU opposition coalition in a bid to unseat PiS after two terms in power. [ more ]

Donald Tusk has been elected as Poland's new prime minister, ending eight years of conservative rule.

The power transition follows a national election that was won by a coalition of parties who promised to restore democratic standards and improve ties with allies. [ more ]