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NGOs condemn Donald Tusk's plan to fortify Poland's eastern border

The Polish border with Belarus has seen conflict between law enforcement and migrants travelling eastwards, and Germany's decision to temporarily impose border checks has put Poland under further pressure.

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Poland won't respect EU right to asylum if it threatens security- PM

Prime Minister Donald Tusk is expected to present the new Polish migration pact at a government meeting on 15 October.

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Polish PM calls for EU relief funding as thousands forced to evacuate

Prime Minister Donald Tusk has declared a month-long state of natural disaster as Poland braces for further flooding.

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Not-so-well-liked: Who are Europe's most unpopular leaders?

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz's approval rating has hit a new low of just 18%, according to a recent survey. In Europe, he is not alone.

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Poland marks 85th anniversary of Nazi German invasion

In more than five years of brutal German occupation during WWII, the central European country lost 6 million citizens, or a sixth of its population, of which 3 million were Jewish.

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Polish prime minister announces record defence spending in 2025 budget

The current proposal would break the previous defence spending record of 159 billion zlotys (€37 billion) in the 2024 budget.

Healthcare

We don't have the votes to liberalise Poland's abortion law, says Tusk

The broad coalition led by Tusk doesn't have the support in parliament to liberalise one of Europe's most restrictive abortion laws, he said.

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Poland eyes up hosting Summer Olympics in 2040 or 2044

Prime Minister Donald Tusk's announcement comes after a poor display by Poland at the 2024 Olympics in Paris, where the country won only one gold.

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Women's rights groups protest against abortion law in Poland

"We voted for the government that promised us civil unions," a protester said. "We voted for the government that promised us abortion."

Ukraine

Poland and Ukraine sign 'unprecedented' military agreement

The Ukrainian leader met with Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk in Warsaw on Monday to discuss Russia's continuing attacks on Ukraine and further support from NATO.

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Tusk: Germany should take responsibility for Poland's border

The meeting was the first of its kind in six years as Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk attempts to mend ties with his German counterpart.

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Poland exit polls: PM Tusk keeps upper hand over PiS in EU elections

Tusk's political alliance, Civic Coalition, maintained its lead over the right-wing populist Law and Justice or PiS, with the far-right Confederation party entering the European Parliament for the first time.

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Thousands gather in Warsaw for PM Tusk's pre-election rally

The rally, organised by the Civic Coalition Party, commemorated the 35th anniversary of Poland's first partially free 1989 election.

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Hungarian TV election debate and euro-satire

Radio Schuman is your new go-to podcast to spice up your weekday mornings with relevant news, insights, and behind-the-scenes stories from Brussels and beyond

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EPP-ECR coalition project could flop in Poland

According to the Euronews Super Poll, Polish conservative forces are to win the European elections in the Eastern European country. However, deep rifts between the two main parties could affect the creation of the European Parliament's conservative coalition.

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Fake news on the rise as the European elections draw near

Poland's Prime Minister Donald Tusk, the shooting of Slovakia's Prime Minister Robert Fico and new EU anti-money laundering rules have all been the target of misinformation recently.

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Poland's PM Tusk vows to fortify border with Belarus

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk travelled to the border with Belarus on Saturday.

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Tusk rejigs cabinet to release ministers running in European elections

Last year, Poland voted out a hardline right-wing government, but the right is expected to make EU-wide gains next month.

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Polish farmers stage sit-in at parliament as protests continue

An influx of grain from Ukraine has compounded existing grievances against what farmers describe as punitive environmental regulations from Brussels.

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Brussels moves to close rule of law procedure against Poland

The European Commission has announced it is taking the first steps to close the Article 7 procedure against Poland.