Poland’s Conservatives won’t rule out alliance with Confederation party, consider name change
The leader of the conservatives (PiS) has acknowledged that his party may in the future have to ally with others in a wider coalition under a different brand than his own
Kaczyński accuses Tusk government of being an administration of liquidators
“It’s set on dismantling what was once the pride of Poland, to liquidate its achievements. But Poland deserves better,” conservative (PiS) leader Jarosław Kaczyński said about the new left-liberal coalition government
Poland: Kaczyński and his conservatives may return to power sooner than most people think
Jarosław Kaczyński has spent his political life being told he is finished and then bouncing back to record-stunning victories, writes Tomasz Figura
Poland: Kaczyński is willing to continue as leader of conservative PiS party
In a reversal of earlier statements, the leader of the Conservatives (PiS), Jarosław Kaczyński, has signaled that he is ready to stay on as leader beyond 2025
Polish conservatives are in huge trouble, and PiS party leader Kaczyński is to blame, says leading intellectual
Polish conservative leadership is too old, the party had no plan B in the case of election defeat, and nearly all media is now in the hands of liberals, argues Historian Prof. Andrzej Nowak, who is blaming PiS party leader Jarosław Kaczyński for the ongoing disaster
Poland’s rule of law battle with the EU: A grand farce?
Jarosław Kaczyński’s recent assertion that the EU’s fight for rule of law in Poland is “nothing but a grand comedy” has sparked both controversy and a moment of harsh truth, writes Paweł Lisicki, editor of the conservative Do Rzeczy weekly
Poland’s conservative opposition leader compares PM Tusk to Adolf Hitler
Kaczyński said that PM Donald Tusk wants Poles to be subordinate to Germans and is attempting to stifle media freedom
‘He had been tortured’ – Kaczyński accuses Tusk of personally ordering hunger-striking MP to be force-fed, calls for new government
According to Mariusz Kamiński, the PiS MP who was on a hunger strike, on the last day of his prison sentence he was strapped to a bed and an extremely painful attempt was made to force a feeding tube up his nose
‘Creeping coup in Poland’ – Conservative leader Jarosław Kaczyński calls for a ‘front to defend democracy’
The leader of Poland’s opposition conservatives says that Poland is currently facing a covert attempt at a coup
Report: Jarosław Kaczyński to step down as leader of Poland’s PiS within a year
If Kaczyński steps down this year, it would represent a major shakeup in Polish politics
Kaczyński slams pro-Tusk media for whitewashing new government’s violation of the law and constitution
The leader of Poland’s opposition conservatives says that the new Polish government is working above all toward the relocation of migrants into Poland
Conservative politicians hold vigil at TVP HQ as left moves to dismantle country’s free press
Members of Poland’s conservative PiS opposition expressed fears of an unlawful takeover of public media by the leftist-liberal camp following the Sejm’s adoption of a new media resolution
Polish conservatives respond to losing power by merging parties
The largest party of the outgoing conservative Law and Justice (PiS) bloc has now merged with its smaller ally, The Republicans
‘You are a German agent’ — After Tusk wins PM vote, Kaczyński slams Poland’s new liberal leader
Donald Tusk returned to the office of prime minister after an emotionally charged parliamentary session late on Monday
Kaczyński criticizes proposed EU treaty changes as threat to national sovereignty
Leader of Poland’s Law and Justice Jarosław Kaczyński called for the “madness” of the proposed treaty changes to be stopped
Conservatives in Poland and Hungary are the last men standing in defiance of Brussels’ attack on sovereignty
The conservative Law and Justice (PiS) is not just a political party, it is the guarantor and key defender of Polish sovereignty, argues Jacek Karnowski, the editor of Sieci weekly magazine
Poles split on who should replace Kaczyński as leader of outgoing conservatives
In a recent poll on who should lead the Polish conservatives, two-fifths didn’t care and one in five chose “other,” indicating no trust in any of the current Law and Justice senior politicians
Chief aide to Polish president blames Kaczyński for election defeat and calls for his retirement
Marcin Mastalerek said that the leader of Law and Justice himself has acknowledged his own shortcomings in the recent election campaign
Majority of Poles believe Jarosław Kaczyński should retire from politics, poll finds
More than two-thirds of Poles think it’s time for the Law and Justice party leader to step down
Poland’s governing party leader Kaczyński laments election defeat despite significant economic progress
In a meeting with members of the conservative Gazeta Polska clubs in Spała, central Poland, Jarosław Kaczyński, the chairman of PiS, evaluated the outcome of the recent parliamentary elections in Poland
First reactions to exit poll results: Kaczyński plays waiting game, Tusk and Third Way celebrating
The parties reacted immediately to the exit poll, which showed the opposition having a majority of seats in parliament, even though the conservative PiS (Law and Justice) party won the most votes in the election and will be the largest party in parliament
Polish election: Tusk’s opposition falters as PiS strengthens grip
In a pivotal weekend for Polish politics, just two weeks before the general election, Donald Tusk’s opposition failed to capitalize on crucial moments, allowing the ruling Law and Justice (PiS) party to solidify its position, writes conservative columnist Michał Karnowski
Kaczyński says his ruling party’s mission is to prevent the return of ‘Tusk’s system’
The ruling PiS leader told the party faithful that opposition leader Donald Tusk is planning to launch an unprecedented assault on public institutions tantamount to the end of the rule of law
As Lampedusa crisis rages, Poland adopts resolution against EU’s mandatory relocation of migrants
The EU is gearing up to relocate migrants from Italy, and that likely means countries such as Poland, which have traditionally rejected migrant quotas, could end up with thousands of new arrivals
‘We want Poland strong and independent, based on Solidarity movement values,’ says conservative leader Jarosław Kaczyński
Poland’s conservative Law and Justice leader offers a vision for Poland’s future, writes Jakub Maciejewski
Polish elections: Conservative Kaczyński leads, liberal Tusk follows
Polish conservatives are setting the tone and topics for debate in the run-up to next month’s elections
‘Secure future for Poles’ – Poland’s ruling conservative party unveils new slogan for national election in October
Jarosław Kaczyński outlined his party’s track record on keeping Poland secure
Poland’s ruling party presents the first of four referendum questions that will be asked of Poles in October’s election
Poles will reportedly be asked for their views on agricultural matters, the retirement age, immigration, and the privatization of state-owned companies
Kaczyński ridicules suggestions Poland should have shot down Belarusian helicopters
Only a fool would have shot down the encroaching Belarusian helicopters, insisted the governing party’s leader
Russia’s Wagner Group in Belarus won’t delay Polish election, says Poland’s ruling party leader
“Only a war could prevent the election from taking place, and I can assure you that it will not and that the election will take place on time,” said Jarosław Kaczyński
Poland to continue strengthening eastern border with belligerent Belarus, governing party leader reveals
Jarosław Kaczyński spoke to journalists from the border on Thursday
Poles want televised debate ahead of election, but who would win?
Poles were quizzed on who they thought would win in a leadership debate between Donald Tusk and Jarosław Kaczyński
Kaczyński: We want Poland to stop being a provincial country
Jarosław Kaczyński emphasized Law and Justice’s (PiS) commitment to fulfilling promises made in previous campaigns and implementing a credible plan before the elections during a meeting with supporters in the town of Pułtusk
Poland: Tusk says ruling Polish government has allowed mass immigration, Kaczyński fires back
Donald Tusk has attacked the ruling party leader as hypocritical over Poland admitting large numbers of migrants while opposing the EU’s migration pact
Poland strengthens its border with Belarus to counter Wagner threat
The Polish border with Belarus will now be strengthened, both with additional military forces and fortifications
Two prime ministers in Poland? Photo from latest cabinet meeting causes shock
A photograph from the first meeting of the Polish council of ministers since the leader of the ruling party Jarosław Kaczyński rejoined the government as deputy prime minister has aroused more interest than the subject of the meeting
Kaczyński holds major rally in Turów showing determination to resist EU pressure
The governing party leader vowed to continue opposing court rulings calling for the closure of the Turów coal mine
Jarosław Kaczyński returns to Polish government as deputy prime minister
Kaczyński returns to government less than a year after he had left it to concentrate on the upcoming elections
Poland: Leader of ruling PiS calls for national referendum on EU’s forced migration relocation policy as Polish parliament passes a resolution slamming the migration pact
Kaczyński also ridiculed the proposed charge of €22,000 per migrant turned down versus the €100 per Ukrainian refugee offered to Poland
Poland: Ruling conservative PiS party promises big increase in child benefit and abolition of highway tolls before election
The Polish foreign minister also insisted that Poles not let themselves be guided by imperialist policies from the outside
Plans to protect children and support parents endorsed by speaker of Polish parliament
The leader of the ruling conservative Law and Justice (PiS), Jarosław Kaczyński, joined the speaker of Poland’s parliament, Elżbieta Witek, in promising legislation to help parents protect children from sexualization in schools
The war in Ukraine could end in compromise, says Poland’s conservative PiS leader
Despite Polish and Ukrainian wishes, the war may not result in a resounding Ukrainian victory and Poland has to prepare for this scenario, warns Jarosław Kaczyński
EU slams Poland and Hungary’s ban on Ukrainian food imports as other countries threaten to join blockade
If Hungary, Slovakia, Romania and Poland all block the transit of Ukrainian food products, it would effectively result in a geographical blockade in Europe
Kaczyński: ‘Biden has interesting ideas on Polish role in security architecture’
According to Jarosław Kaczyński, Poland’s position is better than before to exercise influence on the international stage and “this leverage must be used”
Kaczyński warns the situation in Ukraine is urgent
The leader of the ruling Polish conservatives says Germany has not given up on “Bismarckian hopes” of a Europe dominated by Germany in alliance with Russia
‘There is no price for independence’ – Poland’s Kaczyński calls for coalition to stop EU superstate from erasing national sovereignty
The leader of Poland’s ruling conservatives stated that Poland cannot agree to the formation of a centralized European state under German leadership
Poland’s governing party leader settles libel dispute with Polish MEP by donating funds to Ukrainian army
The payment was demanded by Radosław Sikorski as an apology by Jarosław Kaczyński for accusing him of “diplomatic treason” in relation to the 2010 Smolensk plane crash
Poland’s conservative PiS party leader supports German Patriot missiles for Ukraine
Germany will send Patriot systems to Ukraine, months after the same solution was proposed by Poland
Poland’s conservative ruling party tops the polls, but still unable to win absolute majority
Despite the poll, Law and Justice (PiS) leader Jarosław Kaczyński believes that his party has a good chance of winning the election for a third time in a row and forming the government
Poland’s judicial reform law demanded by EU requires review to avoid adding ‘chaos into Poland’s system,’ says Jarosław Kaczyński
Conservative leader Jarosław Kaczyński expressed his doubts regarding new legislation on judicial agreement with the European Commission to unblock billions in EU funds
Polish opposition acts against its own nation, says ruling party leader
Jarosław Kaczyński described Poland’s opposition as “a foreign opposition”
Poland could face civil war, warns Polish conservative leader as tensions grow before election
“They are proposing something like a civil war, and if there is no resistance — and I am sure there would be resistance — then that would not be civil war but the pacification of opponents”
Polish government’s strategy of hard, honest work starts to pays off
Opposition leader Donald Tusk underestimated Poles once again, and his party is losing support, writes Sieci editor in chief Jacek Karnowski
How much influence did Russia have over Polish energy and security decisions? New special committee proposed to investigate allegations
The conservative ruling party in Poland is putting a spotlight on the left-liberal opposition over energy procurement and Russia
Polish and Spanish conservatives meet in Warsaw to cement alliance, discuss illegal immigration and the war in Ukraine
VOX MEP warns about conservatives embracing the agenda of the left
Poland’s voting system set for big changes before next election
In order to increase participation and transparency, the proposed bill increases the number of polling stations and changes the way votes are counted
EU is demanding we violate our own constitution, says Polish ruling party leader
The EU is threatening to cut €110 billion in funding to Poland
‘Poland can’t take in what is wrong and harmful from the West,’ says Polish conservative leader Kaczyński
Poland’s Law and Justice (PiS) will do everything in its power to stop leftists groups from “terrorizing schools,” says the head of the country’s ruling conservative party
Kaczyński is right: The collapse of Poland’s fertility rate is driven by cultural and social factors
Poland’s conservative leader said that the high drinking rate among young women is dramatically affecting the birth rate, and he has a point
‘I wish Lewandowski played for a Polish team,’ says leader of ruling party in Poland
Kaczyński wished the Polish football team more success than just qualifying from the group stage in the upcoming FIFA World Cup 2022 in Qatar
Germany ‘should stay quiet’ and stop its hypocritical approach to Poland, says Polish conservative PiS leader
Jarosław Kaczyński said that given Germany’s past history, it should stop its hypocritical moralizing
‘We won’t let winter bring us down’ – Polish conservative leader rejects fears over coal shortages
Poland’s left-wing opposition should stop counting on a difficult winter to bring down the government over coal shortages, said Jarosław Kaczyński
If the opposition wins, Poland will not be a sovereign country, says Kaczyński
A left-liberal opposition election victory would mean Poland is no longer an independent nation, said the head of Poland’s conservative PiS party
Kaczyński: Poland would welcome nuclear weapons but it’s not possible right now
Poland wants nuclear weapons, but for now, it will have to wait
Kaczyński: Germans dig in on WWII reparations to Poland
Leader of Poland’s ruling party called German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock’s refusal to discuss reparations a barricade that Poland will now have to force down
Kaczyński calls for vote counting modification ahead of crucial next election
The PiS leader wants all vote counts to be filmed and available via live internet feed
Poland plans new push for €1.3 trillion in reparations from Germany, says Poland’s ruling party leader
“Germany considers themselves a moral power. That is like if I considered myself a basketball player in the NBA,” said Poland’s Kaczyński, who is 5’5″ tall
Kaczyński accuses Poland’s opposition of having supported Russia
Poland’s conservative leader pointed to the left’s long-running cooperation with Russia
Why has Poland’s Vistula Split canal project angered the country’s left-wing opposition?
The canal through Vistula Spit is the next example of a key investment in Poland’s sovereignty, which is why it was undermined by the opposition from the very beginning, writes Michał Karnowski
Von der Leyen admits Europe ‘should have listened to Poland,’ but when Kaczyński warned the West about Russia, Polish opposition mocked him
The president of the European Commission admitted that Poland had been right about Putin
Kaczyński: ‘USA and Britain are our closest allies but the West is culturally alien to us’
The leader of the Polish ruling Law and Justice (PiS) says he understood the large cultural differences between Poland and Western Europe as soon as he first visited Vienna in 1989
Poland’s Kaczyński is playing the long game over German reparations
Here is why Poland is choosing now to pursue €1.3 trillion in reparations from Germany
Germany wants Poland as a colony, say conservative Polish leaders
Germany wants to control Poland’s government, say two top conservative leaders in Poland
Germany responds to Poland’s $1.3 trillion reparations demand for WWII occupation
An estimated 6 million Poles were killed in Poland during WWII, but Germany argues that the matter of reparations is closed
Von der Leyen is being dishonest about EU funding for Poland
The opposition’s stance of supporting EU institutions against the ruling party in Poland, even when those institutions are behaving dishonestly towards Poland, may lead to a future in which no Polish government will ever be able to question EU decisions, writes Piotr Zaremba for portal Interia.pl
Polexit isn’t happening, says ruling party’s spokesman
In a public TV interview for TVP1, Radosław Fogiel categorically ruled out any notion of Poland planning to leave the EU
Von der Leyen broke the deal, now we have nowhere to retreat to and we must act, says Kaczyński
Poland’s ruling party leader is against the government entering into any more negotiations with the European Commission over the release of EU funds
CDU leader Merz meets Kaczyński in Warsaw, criticizes German government on delays in agreed tank exchange
The leader of Poland’s ruling PiS met the leader of Germany’s main opposition party on Wednesday to discuss the war in Ukraine and German war reparations for Poland
Kaczyński’s car pelted with eggs by protestors in Gniezno
One social scientist says the opposition has become frustrated and aggressive
Poland’s ruling party leader slams those plotting against PM, insists government approach to tackling inflation is necessary
Jarosław Kaczyński said that his party’s government refuses to saddle the population with the full costs of inflation
The EU’s Polish betrayal is akin to that of the Munich Agreement for Czechoslovakia
The European Union’s blocking of funds for Poland is a stab in the back similar to that delivered to Czechoslovakia in Munich in 1938, writes Jacek Karnowski
‘Enough is enough, we don’t have to obey the EU’ — Kaczyński tells Poland to defend its judicial sovereignty
The leader of the ruling Law and Justice has made it clear that Poland will not accept EU edicts on Poland’s judicial reforms
Kaczyński: Germans still owe us financially and morally for World War II atrocities
The leader of Poland’s governing party said that 70 countries, including Mexico, have received reparations, but not Poland
A man cannot just call himself a woman, says leader of Poland’s ruling conservative party
Jarosław Kaczyński weighed in on the trans debate as he launched a staunch defense of traditional family values
Leader of ruling party Jarosław Kaczyński leaves government
As had been signaled for some time, the leader of the ruling Law and Justice (PiS) has departed from his post as deputy prime minister to concentrate on preparing his party for the parliamentary elections in the autumn of 2023
Polish politics already has its picture of the year
The scene from the Polish TV show depicting the reaction to an opposition politician’s shocking statement about the Kaczyński brothers deserves the award for best political picture of the year, writes Goran Andrijanić
‘Poland cannot copy Western solutions to fight inflation,’ says Kaczyński
Combating inflation is one of the most important issues for the Polish government, said Deputy Prime Minister Jarosław Kaczyński
‘If Germany is a moral superpower, then I am a young, tall blonde’ – Kaczyński demands Germany pay reparations to Poland, asks whether Germany is arming itself against Russia or Poland
The leader of Poland’s ruling party said Poland should officially demand reparations from Germany for World War II and mocked German claims of being a moral superpower
Kaczyński rallies his party at Warsaw convention
Jarosław Kaczyński, the leader of the ruling Law and Justice (PiS) party in Poland, and who serves as deputy prime minister, used the occasion of a party convention to rally members in preparation for election year 2023 which will decide if the party gets an unprecedented third term in office
Polish and Ukrainian governments hold ‘historic’ joint meeting in Kyiv
Ukraine and Poland deepen ties as war with Russia drags on in the east
‘Those responsible for this crime should be sued,’ declares Kaczyński on 12th anniversary of Smolensk air disaster
On April 10, 2010, President of Poland Lech Kaczyński and 95 other passengers were killed in a plane crash in Russia
Poles favor cooling relations with Hungary due to its stance on Ukraine conflict
More than a half of respondents want to cool relations with Hungary while the leader of Law and Justice (PIS) Jarosław Kaczyński criticized Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s policy towards Russia and Ukraine
Russia up in arms over Poland’s nuclear ambitions
According to Russian media, Europe is allegedly concerned about Jarosław Kaczyński’s remarks on nuclear weapons
Fidesz wins! Poland should be taking notes
“The train that departed from Budapest offers a good forecast for the Polish elections in 2023,” Jacek Karnowski writes from Budapest
The V4 isn’t dead, says Polish Deputy PM Kaczyński
Major splits in the Visegrád Four (V4) are growing, but Poland’s Law and Justice (PiS) leader says the political alliance is not dead
Kaczyński: I would like Poland to have nuclear weapons
The leader of Law and Justice (PiS) believes that a state with a large and well-equipped army is a safe and secure one
Zelensky embarrasses Poland
While speaking to Russian journalists, Zelensky embarrassed Poland by criticizing Poland’s proposal to send a peacekeeping mission to the country, writes Zbigniew Parafianowicz
Poland’s secret plan to send 10,000 troops to Ukraine leaked, includes potential no-fly zone over key cities
Tasks set for the mission would include protecting the humanitarian corridors and closing the airspace above them
Poland PM defends proposal to send NATO mission to Ukraine
The prime minister of Poland also calls on Western European leaders to travel to Kyiv