- Jul 1
Warsaw hospital morgue accused of running illegal funeral business, Kaczyński brands it 'NekroAfera'
Allegations of a clandestine funeral operation in the morgue of Warsaw's South Hospital have deepened the institution's scandal, with opposition leader Jarosław Kaczyński invoking the infamous 'skin hunters' case and blaming the ruling coalition.
- Jun 19
Polish Sejm advances artist social security bill despite 74% public opposition
The lower house rejected a motion to kill the bill at first reading, 233–199, sending it to committee as the government presses ahead with a long-discussed plan to subsidize ZUS contributions for low-income artists.
- Jun 12
EU migration pact takes effect as Poland secures temporary opt-out, opposition vows to scrap it
The European Union's new migration and asylum pact entered into force on 12 June 2026, introducing mandatory solidarity contributions. Poland has been granted a temporary exemption due to pressure from the Belarus border and hosting Ukrainian refugees, but the government says it will not implement rules that threaten national security, while opposition parties vow to withdraw from the pact entirely.
