Poland

Poland

Poland's ruling party to lose majority after election - exit poll

Poland's three opposition parties appear to have won enough votes to oust the governing nationalist conservative party.

16/10/2023

Poland

Tensions run high ahead of Poland general election on Sunday

Political experts say the election will not be fully fair after eight years of governing by a conservative nationalist party that has eroded checks and balances to gain more control over state institutions, including the courts, public media and the electoral process itself.

14/10/2023

Europe News

Here's why Poland's upcoming elections could shape the EU's future

Polish people will head to the polls on Sunday in what is shaping up to be a critical election when it comes to the future of the European Union.

13/10/2023

Euronews Witness

Polish election: What matters most to young voters?

Our reporter Hans von der Brelie travelled to Poland to meet young Poles who will vote for the first time in the parliamentary elections on 15 October. Their political views reflect the deep divisions in Polish society.

12/10/2023

Poland

A record number of Poles abroad register to vote in Sunday's election

Over half a million Poles abroad registered to vote in the Sunday 15 October election, in which Donald Tusk’s opposition party hopes to unseat the ruling nationalist Law and Justice party.

11/10/2023

Poland

Leading Polish candidates try to court voters ahead of election

Poland’s election will determine if the ruling conservative Law and Justice party will remain in power and continue its eurosceptic policies.

10/10/2023

Poland

Jarosław Kaczyński pulls out of main TV debate before Polish election

Poland's de facto ruler was due to face his main rival Donald Tusk face-to-face on live TV on Monday evening.

07/10/2023

Poland

Five critical issues that shaped Poland's 2023 election

Euronews looked at the main issues - and flashpoints - that influenced that pivotal vote.

05/10/2023

Poland

Poland expected to brief the EU Commission on its cash-for-visas probe

The corruption investigation is taking place during a general election campaign where migration is a key issue for candidates.

03/10/2023

Poland

Poland's opposition supporters mass in Warsaw two weeks before election

Opposition leader Donald Tusk told supporters that political "change for the better is inevitable” in Poland at a massive march on Sunday.

01/10/2023

Poland

Euroviews. Are Polish elections taking place on a (grossly) uneven playing field?

The ruling authoritarians have fundamentally subverted democracy, including the electoral process. For the democratic opposition to win, it will almost take a miracle, Wojciech Sadurski writes.

27/09/2023

Earth News

Poland gives green light for country’s first nuclear power plant

Climate Minister Anna Moskwa said the step forward was "crucial" for Poland's energy security.

22/09/2023

Poland

WHO works with Ukraine and Poland to deal with increase in TB cases

The World Health Organisation is working closely with authorities in Ukraine and Poland to prevent TB from adding to the challenges faced by refugees.

22/09/2023

Poland

How will women vote in Poland’s next election?

The vote of women in the incoming parliamentary election in Poland could be crucial in determining whether the PiS will hold on to power - or would be punished for restricting access to abortion in the country, experts say.

22/09/2023

Poland

Polish government engulfed by cash-for-visas scandal as election looms

Poland's ruling party has put hardline opposition to immigration at the centre of its brand – but it now turns out a top official may have corruptly facilitated hundreds of thousands of visa applications from Asia and Africa.

21/09/2023

Work

This Polish company is trialling an AI-powered CEO to run its business

The "always on" AI CEO is tasked with identifying clients for their high-end collectible rums as well as choosing artists to design custom bottles.

19/09/2023

Poland

Poland is one month away from an election that could shake things up

One month before Poland’s parliamentary election on 15 October, Euronews looks at how the race might shake up the country’s politics through two new risky coalitions.

15/09/2023

Destinations

This stunning national park is just 45 minutes from Krakow

From Jurassic limestone karsts to lush valleys, Ojców National Park offers a peaceful escape.

14/09/2023

Poland

Poland just experienced its biggest migrant hunger strike

“It was one of the biggest strikes of this kind, if not the biggest strike in detention centres in Poland,” attorney-at-law Zuzanna Kaciupska told Euronews.

13/09/2023

Economy

Ukrainians leaving Poland for Germany as Europe cries out for workers

Ukrainians refugees choosing where to live affects labour markets across the continent, with European countries desperate for workers and facing demographic declines due to low birthrates.

12/09/2023

Poland

Poland calls for Ukraine grain embargo extension to protect farmers

"Poland will not allow Ukraine grain to flood us," said the country's prime minister said in the midst of intensive election campaigning.

12/09/2023

Poland

Poland's ruling party drags German chancellor into referendum debate

A new advert portrays Olaf Scholz in an unfavourable light over a vote on the country's retirement age.

11/09/2023

Poland

Polish family beatified for sheltering Jews during World War II

The Ulma family were executed by the Nazis in 1944 for hiding Jews at their home. They were allegedly betrayed.

11/09/2023

Poland

Vatican beatifies Polish family executed by Nazis in World War II

Representatives for the Vatican held an unprecedented beatification of the Polish family of 9 who were killed for hiding Jews in 1944.

10/09/2023

Poland

'No examples' of authoritarianism in Poland, claims minister

Poland's ruling party has been widely accused of damaging the country's democratic progress.

08/09/2023

Economy

Poland slashes interest rates, causing zloty to slide against dollar

Poland's central bank governor said on Thursday that its large interest rate cut was justified despite high inflation because prices are stabilising.

07/09/2023