- Jun 16
Polish activists beaten by German police at Berlin memorial; Tusk calls Bąkiewicz's actions 'embarrassing'
Members of the Ruch Obrony Granic attempted to place a cross at a Berlin memorial stone for Polish WWII victims on June 16. German police intervened using force, sparking a political uproar in Warsaw.
- 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.
