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Euroviews. Is illiberalism in Poland truly so hard to beat?

The governing coalition should finally make work of hammering out a real alternative to PiS’ illiberalism with concrete policies rather than just upholding a "but at least we’re not PiS" image, Tom Junes writes.

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Polish commission into Russian influence chastises ex-defence minister

The commission has strongly criticised Antoni Macierewicz for his role in cancelling prominent defence projects

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Poland reopens discussion on Sunday trading

Since 2018, a number of trade-related activities have been banned on Sundays, but experts say changing consumer habits indicate a need to reconsider these regulations.

Hungary

Viktor Orbán claims EU installed 'puppet government' in Poland

The Hungarian PM currently holds the rotating EU presidency, much to the consternation of many in Brussels.

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Design

Warsaw's new modern art museum is a stunning post-Soviet statement

Built beside one of the Polish capital's most formidable architectural sites, the new Museum of Modern Art Warsaw is a statement of Poland's forward-looking gaze.

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'Without Serbia EU is not complete,' Polish PM Donald Tusk says

Polish PM Donald Tusk met with Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić to discuss Serbia's EU membership progress, emphasising Serbia's importance to the EU and the potential for stronger bilateral and economic cooperation.

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Poland shuts Russian consulate in Poznan and expels 10 employees

The decision by the authorities in Warsaw follows an attack plot on the consulate and broader tensions.

Tech News

Polish radio station replaces fired journalists with AI 'presenters'

The radio station in Krakow called it "the first experiment in Poland" to use AI-generated presenters instead of human journalists.

South Korea

Polish and South Korean presidents meet as Pyongyang backs Russia

Andrzej Duda's visit to South Korea focused on defence cooperation as North Korea sent troops to Russia.

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Are Moldova and Georgia the next Ukraine?

Georgia could potentially become the next Ukraine, given Russia's past invasion and the ongoing threat of aggression, according an expert who spoke with Euronews. Its precarious geographic position makes the situation more complex, though it may not directly impact European security.

Culture news

Celebrated pianist behind Oscar-winning movie 'The Pianist' dies at 72

The Polish musician and teacher was a titan in his field. In 2002, Olejniczak recorded the piano parts for Roman Polanski’s Oscar-winning film 'The Pianist'.

Poland

Funeral home in Poland apologises after corpse falls out of hearse in

A funeral home in Poland issued an unusual apology on Saturday after a corpse that it was transporting fell out of a hearse and into traffic.

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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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Migration to dominate EU summit as calls for outsourcing grow louder

The leaders' summit in Brussels will cover migration policy, support for Ukraine and the situation in the Middle East.

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Outsourcing migrants in Europe: Troubling choice or the new norm?

In this episode, Radio Schuman explores Italy's migration centres in Albania and the trend of externalising migration.

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Poland accelerates efforts to defend borders with Russia and Belarus

Poland's Prime Minister announced on Monday that the so-called "East Shield" project will begin construction by the end of this year.

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Ex-East German agent convicted of murder 50 years later

The trial, which lasted for over six months, largely relied on historical documents from the Stasi records archive and testimonies from three pensioners.

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Suspending right to asylum goes against EU law, Brussels tells Warsaw

Donald Tusk's plan to implement a "temporary territorial suspension of the right to asylum" has been met with disapproval in Brussels.

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Poland tightens entry rules after cash-for-visas scandal

An investigation found the country's former conservative government had pressured its consulates in Asia and Africa to issue Polish visas in exchange for cash, including to Russian nationals.

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Poland and Czech Republic condemn renewed border checks within EU

Germany and others say the reintroduction of border controls within the Schengen Area is a necessary measure to control irregular migration, but other countries are strongly opposed to the move.