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Ruling party leader says main opposition party has gone extreme left

"The Platform has gone very sharply left on the side of left-wing extremism, which shocks us a little," Kaczyński told. Leszek Szymański/PAP

Poland's main opposition party, Civic Platform, has gone to the extreme left side, the ruling Law and Justice party leader, Jarosław Kaczyński, has told the Rzeczpospolita daily, expressing shock at the development.

Opposition parties want Kaczyński to go

Four opposition parties in Poland's parliament have called for Jarosław Kaczyński, leader of the ruling Law and Justice (PiS) party, to be sacked as deputy prime minister over his handling of recent street protests.

PM leading Poland towards Polexit opposition claims

Opposition politicians have accused the Polish prime minister of leading Poland towards “Polexit” and trading Polish security for his own political survival.

Ruling party retains lead over opposition, poll shows

Poland's ruling party Law and Justice (PiS), would still take the top spot if parliamentary elections were held on Sunday, Nov. 15, an Estymator opinion poll for the right-wing DoRzeczy.pl site shows.

Polish opposition against vetoing EU budget

An MEP from Civic Platform, Poland’s main opposition party, has called on the government not to threaten to veto the EU budget, saying would be a “suicidal step” that could lead to Poland leaving the EU.

Ruling party leader blames opposition for abortion protests

Jarosław Kaczyński, leader of Poland's ruling Law and Justice (PiS) party, has blamed the opposition for the mass protests which erupted countrywide following last Thursday's passage of a ban on abortion due to foetal damage.

Opposition criticises gov't efforts to aid disabled

Poland's opposition groupings criticised on Tuesday the government's efforts to support children with disabiltities, as presented in a report on the "For Life" programme by Family Minister Marlena Maląg. The opposition said the programme was full of "cynicism and hypocrisy."

PM, opposition hold video conference on COVID-19 pandemic

Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki on Tuesday held "a constructive meeting" with opposition politicians, but there were also differences of opinion, PM's Office head Michał Dworczyk said on Tuesday afternoon.

Poland to propose "Marshall Plan for Belarus" - PM

PM Mateusz Morawiecki on Monday informed that he will propose a "Marshall Plan for Belarus" at the next EU Council sitting. Earlier on Monday Morawiecki discussed Belarus with parliamentary caucuses and circles.

Polish opposition parties agree to meet PM over Belarus

All Polish parliamentary opposition parties, as well as the ruling camp, have declared they will come to next week's meeting with PM Mateusz Morawiecki that will be devoted to the ongoing Belarusian crisis.

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