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Poland moves to soothe tensions with the EU

The president of Poland has moved to boost his country’s battered reputation amid EU fears over the threat to the rule of law there. Officials are

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Europe Weekly: Poland under fire over media laws

In this edition of Europe Weekly: Poland is under fire for new media laws that have been described as an attack on the freedom of the press; the

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EU to discuss Polish media laws

Poland’s new conservative government faces further scrutiny on Wednesday as the European Commission debates new laws seen as reining in the country’s

Poland

Demonstrations follow introduction of Poland's new state media law

Demonstrations have taken place around Poland to protest against a new public media law. Media managers will now be selected by the Treasury Minister

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EU commissioner warns Poland on new media law: report

EU Commissioner Gunther Oettinger on Sunday threatened to put Poland on notice for infringing on common European values by passing legislation giving

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Jean Asselborn fires warning to Poland

Jean Asselborn Luxembourg’s Foreign Minister has fired a warning to Poland’s ruling conservative Law and Justice party against going down the path of

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Rallies across Poland as thousands accuse the new government of a 'creeping' dictatorship

For the second consecutive week thousands of demonstrators have taken to the streets of Poland’s cities to protest against the new conservative

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Protesters pile pressure on Poland's government

Anti-government protesters have been taking to the streets in cities across Poland. Critics say the administration, formed by the eurosceptic Law and

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Beata Szydlo confirmed as Poland's new prime minister

Poland’s new prime minister has been officially confirmed as Beata Szydlo from the right-wing Law and Justice party. In last month’s election the

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Polish voters shift to the right in parliamentary elections

The Law and Justice (PiS) party – both conservative and Eurosceptic – have won Poland’s parliamentary elections. The party’s leader Jaroslaw

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Poland's Law and Justice (PiS) claims election victory

Poland’s eurosceptic Law and Justice party have claimed victory after Sunday’s election. The latest exit poll by IPSOS gave the party 37.7 percent

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[As it happened] Polish elections: Eurosceptics claim victory

Poland’s eurosceptic opposition claimed victory on Sunday (October 25) in a watershed election that risks putting the country at odds with its

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Poland and refugees. Where is the Solidarity?

There may only be a few Tatars in Poland but they have been in the country for centuries. The Imam, Janusz Aleksandrowiczat, of a mosque in

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Polish right would tip EU centre of gravity eastward

Beata Szydlo (pronounced ‘shédwa’) of Poland’s right-wing Eurosceptic Law and Justice party (PiS), at 52 could lead a new nationalist-driven

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All you need to know about Poland’s parliamentary election

Poles go to the polls on Sunday – their second major vote inside six months. Poland swing to the right in May’s presidential elections, as Andrzej

Economy

Poland opens gas terminal seeking to end Russian dependence

Poland has opened its first terminal to import liquefied natural gas (LNG), promising to become fully independent from Russian supplies from next

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Polish politicians unveil economic plans ahead of parliamentary elections

Poland’s ruling Civic Platform (PO) party and opposition Law and Justice (PiS) have announced their economic plans, as they try and woo voters ahead

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New Polish president sworn in and promises he'll make good his election word

Poland’s incoming President looks set to confirm a split at the top of the country if his swearing-in speech is an indicator. In it Andrzej Duda

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Poland's PM appoints political novices to cabinet

Following last week’s purge of several top members of her government, Polish Prime Minister Ewa Kopacz has appointed relative political newcomers to

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Polish ministers forced to resign over secret recordings scandal

Poland’s prime minister has forced several government ministers embarrassed by secret recordings to quit their posts four months ahead of a general