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Political noise distracts central Europe’s rate-setters
The central bank governors of Poland and Hungary are caught up in noisy disputes with opponents over their rate-setting policy, raising new hazards for investors willing to brave central Europe's bitterly polarized politics.
Poland showcases military might in parade as war rages in neighboring Ukraine
NATO member Poland displayed its state-of-the-art weapons and defense systems at a massive military parade Tuesday, as war rages in neighboring Ukraine and ahead of parliamentary elections in two months.
Democracy Digest: Migration becomes major electoral issue in Poland
Tusk was referring to a law change that would relax visa requirements for citizens from a number of countries including India, Pakistan, United Arab Emirates and Nigeria in order to address shortages in the labour market.
Polish president says EU should help its members more with migration
The European Union gives more support to countries outside the bloc like Turkey to help them deal with migration than it gives to its own members, the Polish president said on Friday.
This Week in Central Europe / 28 April 2023
In other news, Donald Tusk, leader of Poland's main opposition Civic Platform party, is put under investigation by Warsaw prosecutors for abuse of power; the new Czech president is already at odds with the government; and former Slovak PM Robert Fico says 'yes' to Ukraine in the EU, 'no' to it joining NATO.
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Polish Agriculture Minister Falls on Sword as Zelensky Visits Poland
Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki (R) and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky (L) stand together before their meeting at the Chancellery in Warsaw, Poland, 05 April 2023. Photo: BIRN
Democracy Digest: Poland Arrests Russian Spy and Bans Russian Athletes
Elsewhere, the Polish government announced this week it would ban Russian and Belarusian athletes from participating in the European Games, taking place this June and July in Krakow and surrounding areas.
Poland’s Election Year Set to Turn into a Crusade as Politicised Religion Resurfaces
The monument to John Paul II outside the Gemelli hospital, Rome, Italy, 05 July 2021. EPA-EFE/MASSIMO PERCOSSI A legend beyond criticism?
Democracy Digest: Zeman Leaves Prague Castle in Bit of a Mess for Pavel
One thing Pavel won't be doing is inviting his 800 or so guests back for a nightcap, because Prague Castle has run out of booze. An audit carried out by the presidential office has found that the alcohol warehouse is practically empty, with significant volumes missing.
New Pegasus Target Identified in Poland
Jacek Karnowski, currently mayor of Sopot on Poland's Baltic Sea coast, was monitored by state surveillance in 2018-2019 when he was one of the key politicians promoting an opposition alliance to win the Senate elections, according to Friday's daily Gazeta Wyborcza. (The united opposition did win the Senate in 2019).
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