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Polish farmers block major motorway near German border

Farmers angry at red tape and competition from cheap imports from select countries have been protesting across the EU for months.

Green News

60% of Germans already feel effect of climate change or expect to soon

Fears of a ‘green backlash’ at the European elections are unfounded, according to a new survey.

Europe News

Euroviews. In the EU, rule of law backsliding keeps weakening our democracies

Even in countries with strong democratic traditions, there are serious threats to the institutions, processes and freedoms that underpin free and open societies. And if left unchecked, the damage to democracy may be all but impossible to reverse, Eleanor Brooks and Jonathan Day write.

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Polish farmers protest against Ukrainian imports and EU Green Deal

European farmers have called for changes to Green Deal restrictions and the re-imposition of customs duties on agricultural imports from Ukraine.

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Polish president calls on NATO allies to raise defence spending to 3%

Warsaw is pressuring other NATO members to invest more in countering Russia's war economy.

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Polish leaders visit White House with hope of spurring US to help Kyiv

It is the first time in a quarter-century that a Polish president and prime minister have visited Washington at the same time.

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Poland sees its most violent farmers' protest yet

Numerous EU countries have seen furious protests against the bloc's agricultural policies and the effect of Ukrainian grain imports.

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Poland experiences increase in DDoS attacks from Russia

According to the Polish Cyber Defence Army, Poland is receiving a high number of DDoS attacks that originate from Russia.

World News

Hungary 2024 elections: UN rights chief issues warning

Volker Türk used an annual address to flag growing democratic and societal problems in numerous European countries ahead of a "mega election" year.

Experiences

Train food is taken to another level on these tasty European routes

Many central and eastern European railways offer passengers seasonal menus, local products and reasonable prices in their dining cars.

Poland

Over a dozen injured in Poland after car drove into crowd

A car drove into a group of pedestrians at a crossing in Szczecin, injuring at least 19 and including three children.

France

French farmers stop traffic on the Champs-Élysées

European Farmers are protesting against national and EU farming rules.

Europe News

Euroviews. The latest EU clean air standards update could benefit Poland greatly

The revised Ambient Air Quality Directive is a great tool for the Polish government to swiftly shift from the costly smoggy past to a clear new era, with happier and healthier people in tow, Weronika Michalak

Europe Decoded

Breaking down the €137 billion that Brussels has unfrozen for Poland

The European Commission approved on Thursday the release of up to €137 billion in funds for Poland that had been frozen over rule-of-law concerns. Here's what the big number means – and hides.

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Polish farmers take to streets of Warsaw

Thousands of farmers took to the streets of Poland's capital in the most recent demonstrations opposing food imports from Ukraine and EU agricultural policies.

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Poland extends Ukrainian refugees right to stay until 30 June

Amid concern about reduced aid budgets, humanitarian organisations have joined forces to appeal for continued assistance.

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Polish farmers block major highway in protest against EU regulations

Farmers in Poland on Sunday blocked a major highway leading to Germany in the latest protest against EU regulations and taxes.

Europe News

Brussels to unblock €137 billion in EU funds for Poland

The European Commission is preparing to unblock up to €137 billion in cohesion and recovery funds for Poland, which until now has been unable to access the cash over rule-of-law concerns.

Health news

Polish lawmakers OK morning-after pill for ages 15 and over

The move was a first step towards the easing of reproductive law in the country.

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Farmers from 12 EU countries continue to protest agricultural policies

Farmers complain that the EU’s environmental policies, such as the Green Deal, and low-cost imports from third countries which they say don't have to respect such high environmental standards.

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