Poland’s tit-for-tat border checks further weaken Schengen

Poland’s tit-for-tat border checks further weaken Schengen

Shorouk Express “Poland’s western border is ceasing to exist,” Mariusz Błaszczak, a senior PiS politician, warned last week. He blamed Tusk’s “servility toward Berlin.” Sławomir Mentzen, a Confederation leader, accused the Polish Border Guard of cooperating with Germany in accepting illegal migrants. The government has denounced those attacks. “Don’t play politics with Poland’s security. This…

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Poland’s Tusk set to win confidence vote, but faces uphill slog to govern

Poland’s Tusk set to win confidence vote, but faces uphill slog to govern

Shorouk Express Dorota Łoboda, a parliamentarian for Tusk’s Civic Coalition, the largest party in the government and spokesperson for its parliamentary caucus, said the aim of the vote was to dispel suggestions that Tusk’s administration was wobbling after Nawrocki’s wafer-thin win. “We want to end all speculation regarding the alleged loss of support for Donald…

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Poland’s weird presidential debate

Poland’s weird presidential debate

Shorouk Express Trzaskowski mostly held firm, but faltered when Hołownia — whose party is part of Tusk’s ruling coalition — criticized his offer to meet Nawrocki one-on-one. In a clumsy stunt, Nawrocki handed Trzaskowski a rainbow flag, suggesting it was closer to Trzaskowski’s heart than Poland’s white-and-red banner. Trzaskowski’s awkward decision to tuck the flag…

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