Stories from Poland

MP Łukasz Mejza has ceased being a member of the Law and Justice club, according to spokesperson Rafał Bochenek. Bochenek clarified via social media that Mejza was never a member of the party itself.

Police and firefighters discovered 30 containers of hazardous substances in a forest near Biskupice, near Poznań. The containers held approximately 600 liters of flammable solvents.

The Justice Committee issued a positive opinion regarding the candidacy of Dr. Mateusz Szpytma has received a positive opinion regarding his candidacy for the presidency of the Institute of National Remembrance (IPN).

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Defense Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz announced a contract to provide 360,000 anti-tank mines to the Polish armed forces. Kosiniak-Kamysz expressed hope that the Sejm will soon consider his proposal to utilize funds from the National Bank of Poland (NBP) for armament purposes. The announcement aims to increase national security. The production aims to build Polish security following the country's exit from the Ottawa Convention. The ministry is implementing a 50/50 strategy, allocating 50% of expenditures to the Polish defense industry and 50% to allies. Kosiniak-Kamysz stated that anti-personnel mines will also be ordered soon. The funds are expected to significantly assist the industry. This production is part of a strategy to build security following Poland's exit from the Ottawa Convention.

A fire has spread to a nearby hall at a warehouse site in Poland. The burning structure covers an area of 600 square meters. Twenty-five firefighting units have been deployed to the scene, with some already on-site and others en route. No injuries have been reported.

The Border Defense Movement has proposed penalties for public officials working to bring migrants into Poland. Robert Bonkiewicz, leader of the movement, stated the initiative aims to block migration into the country.

Three people were injured following a collision involving two passenger cars and two trucks near Trzebie Sławice. The accident occurred on the 17th kilometer of the road. The route has been completely blocked for several hours.

Member of Parliament Łukasz Mejza is no longer a member of the Law and Justice (PiS) parliamentary club. He expressed a willingness to donate his funds to charitable causes, including animal welfare and helping people. He noted that he has not yet made a final decision regarding a specific proposal. Group spokesperson Rafał Bochanek announced the move on social media, noting Mejza was never a formal party member. The exclusion follows reports regarding Mejza's alleged involvement in fights at a Frick-Fajt gala. Political scientist Anna Pacześniak from the University of Wrocław provided analysis on the decision. The decision follows reports of multiple infractions, including 178 traffic violations and participation in MMA galas. Commentators described the situation as a pattern of misconduct involving the misuse of public office.

Łukasz Litewka was posthumously awarded the Officer's Cross of the Order of Polonia Restituta for outstanding public and social activities. Litewka died on April 23 after being struck by a car while riding a bicycle between Dąbrowa Górnicza and Sosnowiec. Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk and Sejm Marshal Włodzimierz Krzysztofowicz attended the ceremony. Prosecutors are currently conducting an investigation into the accident.

Polish Prime Minister Inga Świśniewska is scheduled to meet with Prime Minister Donald Tusk to discuss resuming contact with Belarus. The discussions follow the recent release of Andrzej Poczobut from a penal colony.