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Poland Election: Liberal Mayor Faces Trump-Backed Rival

Will the government get rid of an "annoying" president allied with the old regime – or will Donald Trump's favorite win? Liberal Rafal Trzaskowski is up against national conservative Karol Nawrocki when the Poles are to choose Andrzej Duda's successor. .
Poland Election: Liberal Mayor Faces Trump-Backed Rival

Poland Moves to End Asylum Applications Citing Security Concerns

Poland's government is adopting on Wednesday a decree that abolishes the right to apply for asylum, announces the country's Prime Minister Donald Tusk. .
Poland Moves to End Asylum Applications Citing Security Concerns

Polish President Wants to Move Nuclear Weapons to Poland

Poland's president and commander-in-chief Andrzej Duda asks his American counterpart Donald Trump to move nuclear weapons to Poland, as a deterrent against future Russian attacks, he says in an interview with the newspaper Financial Times. .
Polish President Wants to Move Nuclear Weapons to Poland

The NATO Chief wants to see a better relationship with Trump

Nato's Secretary-General Mark Rutte has spoken with Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyj and urged him to try to "rebuild the relationship with Trump". .
The NATO Chief wants to see a better relationship with Trump

Poland: USA to maintain forces here

Poland's President Andrzej Duda says that he has received assurances from the USA that American forces will not be reduced in Poland or other locations along NATO's eastern flank. .
Poland: USA to maintain forces here

Poland elects a new president in May

The 18th of May, Poland is going to the polls, announces the country's parliament. Conservative Andrzej Duda has then sat as president for two terms and can therefore not stand again.
Poland elects a new president in May

Not just war: Nine things to look forward to in 2024

2024 was marked by war, misery, and brutal death. But there were glimmers of light.
Not just war: Nine things to look forward to in 2024

This is what happens in 2025

Donald Trump returns to the White House in Washington DC and Germany can get a new government. Sweden's women's football team plays the European Championship and the women's volleyball team gets the chance to participate in the World Championship for the first time.
This is what happens in 2025

Not just war: Nine things to look forward to in 2024

2024 was marked by war, misery, and brutal death. But there were glimmers of light.
Not just war: Nine things to look forward to in 2024

Zelensky in Brussels on the hunt for air defense

Air defense is on the wish list when Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyj visits Brussels. Nato's Secretary-General Mark Rutte wants to keep a lid on potential peace talks.
Zelensky in Brussels on the hunt for air defense

NATO and EU in Extra Meeting with Zelenskyj

A number of European leaders and NATO chief Mark Rutte are planning an extraordinary meeting with Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyj on Wednesday, according to the news site Politico. .
NATO and EU in Extra Meeting with Zelenskyj

So EU will meet Trump - with Poland at the wheel

The countries around the Baltic Sea are increasingly emerging as Europe's foremost front against Russia. Not least Poland is taking command in the hope of getting the US to continue supporting Ukraine.
So EU will meet Trump - with Poland at the wheel

So, the EU is going to meet Trump - with Poland at the wheel

The countries around the Baltic Sea are increasingly emerging as Europe's foremost front against Russia. Not least Poland is taking command in the hope of getting the US to continue supporting Ukraine.
So, the EU is going to meet Trump - with Poland at the wheel

Harris courts East European voters in Pennsylvania

Can voters with origins in Eastern Europe help Kamala Harris win the election in Pennsylvania? That is the hope after NATO-skeptical outbursts from Donald Trump and running mate JD Vance's statement that he "doesn't care" about what happens to Ukraine. Now the Harris campaign is accelerating in the election's perhaps most important state – with the help of "Mamma Mia" star Christine Baranski.
Harris courts East European voters in Pennsylvania

Harris courts Eastern European voters in Pennsylvania

Can voters with origins in Eastern Europe help Kamala Harris win the election in Pennsylvania? That is the hope after NATO-skeptical outbursts from Donald Trump and running mate JD Vance's statement that he "doesn't care" about what happens to Ukraine. Now the Harris campaign is accelerating in the election's perhaps most important state – with the help of "Mamma Mia" star Christine Baranski.
Harris courts Eastern European voters in Pennsylvania

Ukraine: First North Korean soldiers in combat

Russia's president Vladimir Putin does not deny reports that North Korean soldiers are in Russia. According to Ukrainian intelligence reports, the special forces unit from North Korea is fighting in the Kursk region where Ukraine has advanced.
Ukraine: First North Korean soldiers in combat

Poland proposes same-sex partnership

Poland's government has submitted a proposal for registered partnership, also for same-sex couples – a long-awaited step in a country where Catholic traditions have strong support. .
Poland proposes same-sex partnership

Finland sought Trump's support for NATO membership

Before Finland's NATO entry, the country's ambassador to the USA had contact with former President Donald Trump to ensure his support. This shows that Trump functioned as a kind of "shadow president", writes New York Times.
Finland sought Trump's support for NATO membership

Refugee Drama Prompted President to Launch Attack

When Agnieszka Holland's film "Green Border" was to have its premiere in Poland last year, she received such death threats that she was forced to have bodyguards. I realized that the reactions to the film would be strong, but I had not expected such personal attacks – or that the president would publicly attack me, says Holland to TT.
Refugee Drama Prompted President to Launch Attack

Polish PiS Ordered to Repay Party Subsidies

Poland's electoral commission deals a hard blow to the former ruling right-wing party Law and Justice (PIS). The commission rejects the party's explanation of how state party subsidies were used.
Polish PiS Ordered to Repay Party Subsidies
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