Law and Justice (PiS)
Germany’s Scholz fails to announce compensation plan for Polish survivors of Nazi crimes
The failure to reach an agreement is a major setback for the German and Polish leaders as they try to mend relations.
Scholz set to announce compensation for Polish survivors of Nazi crimes
Poland moves closer to easing abortion laws
The 23 kookiest MEPs heading to the European Parliament
EU political parties promise to steer clear of deepfakes ahead of election
On holiday with Europe’s right-wingers
Politics will decide ouster of Polish central banker, even harshest critics admit
Adam Glapiński stands accused of engaging in unauthorized asset purchases and undermining the independence of the central bank.
Donald Tusk risks ECB brawl after move to put Polish bank boss on trial
Poland’s coalition is trying to rid public institutions of the former right-wing Law and Justice government’s influence.
Poland dismisses 50 envoys appointed by old right-wing government
Prime Minister Donald Tusk said the move is “not a retaliation” against the former Law and Justice administration.
France makes abortion a constitutional right amid rollbacks in US and Europe
The constitutional revision, backed by an overwhelming majority of the population, put conservatives and the far right in a tough spot.
Border anger undermines Polish-Ukrainian alliance
Farmers are blocking road crossings into Ukraine complaining about unfair competition.
Commission to unblock over €100B in EU funds for Poland
Donald Tusk’s newly elected government has been pushing to restore Warsaw’s fraught relationship with Brussels.
Poland and Brussels to kiss and make up
Warsaw and EU Commission will on Tuesday present a plan seeking to restore rule of law and end the EU’s sanctions procedures against it.
Poland tempers reparation demand from Germany
Foreign Minister Sikorski proposes alternative settlement, such as investments in Poland’s defense.
Calls grow for EU farm chief to quit as tractor protests spread
Janusz Wojciechowski is said to be “seriously considering” resigning after speaking to the leader of Poland’s Law and Justice party.
Tusk faces a big fight overturning Poland’s abortion ban
The prime minister says easing Poland’s near-total abortion ban is a priority, but he’s facing stiff opposition from within.
This time, the far-right threat is real
The next European Parliament looks more pro-Russian and less green than the current one. Could a far-right EU really happen?
Poland’s Duda walks back remarks doubting Crimea liberation
Polish president had said on Friday that he didn’t know if Kyiv would “regain Crimea” from Russian occupation.
Polish President Duda pardons 2 jailed politicians in clash with Tusk
The move is a significant setback for Duda, who is embroiled in a fight over rule of law with new PM Donald Tusk.
Poland edges closer to unblocking frozen EU funds
The new government in Warsaw has dismissed concerns that President Duda could block reforms.
Poland on track to unlock €76B in EU funds, Warsaw minister says
European Commission says it is still assessing the situation.
All pain, no gain: Poland’s losers shout down winners from EU’s embrace of Ukraine
Truckers and farmers blocked the border for weeks to protest Ukrainian competition but, overall, the Polish economy is gaining from the EU’s eastward opening.
Former Polish minister arrested in cash-for-visas probe
Piotr Wawrzyk’s arrest comes amid a fierce clash over the rule of law in Poland.
Poland’s media revolution turns into a political battle
The new government’s decisive move to liberate state media ‘raises serious legal questions,’ says an NGO.
Polish president vows to veto spending bill in massive clash with new government
The move is the most high-profile conflict yet between President Andrzej Duda and Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk.
Donald Tusk sworn in as Polish PM
The seismic change in Polish election was ’caused by concern, fear, hope and dreams,’ new leader says.
Donald Tusk wins parliament’s backing to be new Polish PM
Outgoing PM Mateusz Morawiecki lost a vote of confidence on Monday.
Poland’s next government to keep ban on Ukrainian grain imports
Hopes for an immediate thaw in trade relations between Warsaw and Kyiv will have to wait.
The second coming of Donald Tusk
Hopes are high that Poland will now work with Paris and Berlin to revitalize the EU — but Tusk’s domestic problems offer a reality check.