Polish-Ukrainian Relations
Despite its political engagement – whether it be supporting the Maidan revolution, condemning Russian activity in Crimea and Donbas, or...
“The 500+” program
Having one of the lowest birth rates in the world and being famous for its flawed family policy, Poland has long suffered from a baby...
The proposed law to ban Sunday trading
On 2 September 2016, the representatives of Solidarity submitted to the Sejm a citizens’ bill, which proposes a ban on Sunday trading....
Freedom of artistic expression or deliberate provocation: Behemoth vs Poland's blasphemy laws
In numerous countries there are regulations aimed at the protection of religious rights of their citizens, defending them from being...
Why so controversial? Peering through a historical microscope at Wojciech Smarzowski’s film “Wołyń”
Polish filmmakers have always taken delight in making historical films. Most directors used to choose stories describing the power and...
Education reform in Poland
The Polish education system has changed greatly over the years. The 1999 reform introduced some changes in the basic education system...
Abortion debate in Polish media: Will (and should) Poland introduce a complete ban on abortion?
Poland already has one of the strictest abortion laws in Europe, with a pregnancy only allowed to be terminated in only three cases: when...
‘Family 500+’ - populist move that threatens the Polish economy or honest attempt to make a real dif
Poland, with one of the lowest fertility rates in the EU, has for a long time been in dire need of an effective family policy. The...
National hero and symbol of democracy or communist collaborator? Polish media on the darker side of
Andżelika, Matylda and Krzysztof provide an overview of Polish press reactions on the recently discovered documents, according to which...
Two sides of the Cursed Soldiers
The “Cursed Soldiers” is a title given to anti-communist activists in Poland who, at the end of and after World War II, fought against...
