Exit poll: Polish PM Tusk’s party ahead
An exit poll carried by Poland's three main television networks showed Prime Minister Donald Tusk’s Civic Coalition (KO) ahead of the former ruling Conservative (PiS) in…
Poland-Belarus border crisis deepens as wounded soldier dies
A Polish soldier stabbed in the ribs by an illegal migrant on the country's border with Belarus was pronounced dead on June 6 in a dark day for the Tusk government.
‘Are we still in Poland?’ TV debate chaos as Polish EP candidates asked to speak in English
A Polish State TV EU election debate ended with a spat over language after presenters asked the candidates to answer the programme's final question in English.
PiS leader threatened with arrest over corruption committee row
Jarosław Kaczyński, leader of Poland’s main opposition party, the Conservative PiS, was threatened with being forcibly brought by the police to testify in front of a parliamentary…
Polish election candidate plays cat-and-mouse with prosecutors
Daniel Obajtek, the former CEO of Polish fuel giant Orlen and an EU election candidate for the opposition Law and Justice (PiS) party in Poland, is being pursued by prosecutors.
NATO ambassador recall sparks infighting in Poland
The removal of Poland's ambassador to NATO has sparked infighting in the country, as the political centre-left and centre-right accuse each other of trying to undermine the…
Polish soldier stabbed by illegal migrant as tensions on Belarus border mount
A migrant attempting to illegally cross the border from Belarus into Poland has been accused of wounding a Polish soldier.
Indictments rain down in Poland ahead of European Parliament elections
With less than two weeks to go before the European Parliament elections, the Polish Government is issuing a raft of indictments against officials from the former ruling Conservatives…
‘Fortress Poland’ plan for Eastern border; minefields under consideration
Poland has announced details of a €2.5 billion plan to fortify its Eastern border to prevent and deter potential Russian and Belarusian aggression.
Tusk to remain as PM, rejects bid for Polish presidency
'I have a lot of work to do here. A few months or even years won't be enough to clean up everything' said Tusk
Polish PM Tusk allegedly mulling ban on political opposition
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk is reportedly considering a possible ban on his political opponents, a senior figure within his party has claimed.
Russia to blame for Poland arson attacks, Tusk claims
“We are examining the threads and it is likely that the Russian services had something to do with the Warsaw fire,” he said.
Warsaw Mayor bans display of Christian crosses on public buildings
The Mayor of Warsaw Rafał Trzaskowski banned the display of religious symbols such as Christian crosses from the city hall and other public buildings, making the capital…
Polish PM Tusk pledges to strengthen Belarus border fortifications
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk has promised to increase defences on the Polish-Belarus border.
Tusk Government to put chief of Poland’s broadcast media regulator on trial
The Polish Government has prepared an indictment against Maciej Świrski, the chairman of the National Broadcasting Council (KRRiTV).
Journalists barred from Polish Parliament over ‘anti-Green Deal’ T-shirts
Two journalists were refused entry to the Polish Parliament for wearing T-shirts emblazoned with the slogan “Down with the Green Deal” amid protests in Warsaw against…
Poland’s interior minister denies ‘being drunk’ at speech
Polish interior minister Marcin Kierwinski threatened to sue anyone who said he was drunk during a speech at a public function and claimed he had breathalyser and blood-test…
Polish judge ‘seeks asylum in Belarus’
Tomasz Szmydt, a Polish judge with the Regional Administrative Court in Warsaw (WSA), has reportedly sought “protection” with the Belarusian authorities and asked Belarus…
Ursula von der Leyen closes Article 7 proceedings against Poland as ‘reward for Tusk’
President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen announced on social media on May 6 that the Commission is closing the Article 7 proceedings against Poland in reaction…
Polish President sees recognition of Silesian language as thin end of a separatist wedge
Polish president Andrzej Duda is expected to veto the legislation recognising Silesian as a regional language, siding with the Conservative (PiS) opposition which views the…
Polish government to ignore President’s right to countersign European commissioner nomination
Poland’s foreign ministry says the government will ignore a law giving President Andrzej Duda the right to countersign the Tusk administration’s nominee for European Commissioner,…
Poland ‘ready for treaty changes to bring Ukraine into the EU’
Polish foreign minister Radosław Sikorski says the centre-left Government led by Prime Minister Donald Tusk is prepared to consider European Union treaty changes to smooth…
Minister abandons Poland’s Tusk for ‘elephants’ graveyard’
Three senior Polish ministers with Prime Minister Donald Tusk’s Government have been selected by the Civic Coalition (KO), to stand in the European Parliament elections…
Tusk questions call for Poland to host nuclear weapons
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk and his foreign minister Radosław Sikorski have indicated they need further convincing that Poland should seek to join NATO’s nuclear…
Polish President Duda lobbies Trump on Ukraine aid
Polish President Andrzej Duda had dinner with former US president Donald Trump over which they discussed the wars in Ukraine and Middle East as well as NATO members’ defence…
Poles falling out of love with the EU?
According to the latest poll conducted by international think-tank More in Common across the European Union, just 51 per cent of Poles have a positive image of the bloc.
European air defence initiative splits Polish PM Tusk and President Duda
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk has said his country is ready to take an active part in the German led European Sky Shield Initiative (ESSI) but President Andrzej Duda and…
Tusk and von der Leyen accused of ‘collusion’ over EU funds for Poland
Poland’s opposition Conservatives (PiS) claimed European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and then-opposition leader Donald Tusk colluded in delaying European Union…
Polish Third Way’s abortion proposal backed by PiS in ‘bid to split ruling coalition’
In an apparent bid to exploit tensions within the ruling coalition led by Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk, the leader of the opposition Conservatives (PiS) leader Jarosław…
Tusk adamant EU Migration Pact will not apply to Poland
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk has insisted the European Union Migration Pact approved by the European Parliament will not apply to Poland.