From Poland With Love :
In our Poland Newsletter guest contributor Dr. Milosz Hodun is giving us monthly updates about current news, events and all other things you need to know about Poland.
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From Poland with Love. October
Poland is at a crossroads with its new migration strategy and other significant political and cultural developments. In a dramatic policy shift, Prime Minister Donald Tusk introduced a strategy to strictly control migration, including a temporary suspension of asylum rights at the Belarusian border. At the same time, the government proposed a landmark bill to legalize same-sex civil unions, a first in Poland's history.
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From Poland with Love. September
At the end of September, Poland experienced its most severe flooding event of the century, which has emerged as a significant societal concern. Additionally, the upcoming U.S. presidential election is of considerable interest in Poland, particularly given the potential influence of the Polish-American diaspora on the election's outcome.
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From Poland with Love. August
The latest edition of From Poland with Love dives deep into the financial troubles facing the PiS party after the National Electoral Commission rejected their election report, causing them to lose millions in funding. Meanwhile, Prime Minister Donald Tusk intensifies his accusations against PiS for misusing public funds, promising to recover significant sums. Amid these political tensions, Poland's defense spending reaches historic highs.
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From Poland with Love. July
This month's spotlight covers the arrest of Marcin Romanowski, a former Polish deputy justice minister, on charges of misusing public funds. Additionally, Sejm's rejection of a conservative abortion bill highlights deep divisions within the ruling coalition on socio-cultural issues. On the diplomatic front, a conflict between Poland's executive branches over ambassador appointments underscores tensions. Meanwhile, PiS faces potential bankruptcy due to financial irregularities, posing a significant threat to its future.
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From Poland with Love. June
In June, the most prominent issues in Poland once again centered on elections, this time for the European Parliament. Donald Tusk's coalition emerged victorious, thereby ending a long streak of wins for the PiS party. Another significant concern was security, notably due to the ongoing tensions along the Belarusian-Polish border. Additionally, new conflicts have arisen in Polish-German relations.
