Tomasz Lezon

Europe News

Polish president strips Zelenskyy of Poland's highest state honour

Polish President Karol Nawrocki’s decision to strip Volodymyr Zelenskyy of the Order of the White Eagle has sparked controversy in Ukraine.

20/06/2026

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Germany and Poland sign defence deal as European power balance shifts

Poland’s importance as a logistics hub for Ukraine, alongside its growing economy and heavy defence investment, has made it a compelling partner for Germany and other core European countries.

17/06/2026

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Trump to send extra 5,000 US troops to Poland

Trump said he had made the decision based on the election of the right-wing Polish President Karol Nawrocki.

22/05/2026

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Poland takes Mercosur fight to EU court

Poland has escalated its opposition to the Mercosur trade deal by filing a complaint with the EU’s top court and demanding that the agreement be suspended.

11/05/2026

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France and Poland discuss boosted defence ties as US wavers on Europe

One theme Macron has repeatedly come back to is a "European preference" for military procurement to ensure greater independence and self-reliance on the continent.

20/04/2026

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Moscow sparks outrage with 'Polish Russophobia' show at Katyn site

The Russian Military-Historical Society headed by Putin's adviser organised the display at the site where Soviet secret police murdered around 22,000 Polish officers, police and intelligentsia in spring 1940 on Stalin's orders, drawing condemnation.

20/04/2026