"Belarusian War Veterans Face Unemployment and Mental Health Crisis in Poland"
"Belarusian volunteers who fought in Ukraine are struggling to find work and secure residency in Poland, facing prejudice, PTSD, and insufficient support from EU organizations, leading to unemployment and mental health crises in some cases."
"Belarusian War Veterans Face Unemployment and Mental Health Crisis in Poland"
"Belarusian volunteers who fought in Ukraine are struggling to find work and secure residency in Poland, facing prejudice, PTSD, and insufficient support from EU organizations, leading to unemployment and mental health crises in some cases."
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40% Bias Score
Poland's EU Presidency: Solidarity Amidst War and Migration
Poland, celebrating two decades in the EU, assumes the six-month presidency of the European Council in January 2024, aiming to strengthen European solidarity amidst the Ukraine war and migration pressures, driven by its historical experience and economic success.
Poland's EU Presidency: Solidarity Amidst War and Migration
Poland, celebrating two decades in the EU, assumes the six-month presidency of the European Council in January 2024, aiming to strengthen European solidarity amidst the Ukraine war and migration pressures, driven by its historical experience and economic success.
Progress
40% Bias Score
Poland, Netherlands Seek to Ease EU Rules on Non-EU Defense Spending
Poland and the Netherlands proposed loosening EU rules for the €1.5 billion European Defence Industry Programme (EDIP) to fast-track non-EU defense purchases, particularly for supporting Ukraine, potentially allowing EDIP funds for producing non-EU weapons in Europe.
Poland, Netherlands Seek to Ease EU Rules on Non-EU Defense Spending
Poland and the Netherlands proposed loosening EU rules for the €1.5 billion European Defence Industry Programme (EDIP) to fast-track non-EU defense purchases, particularly for supporting Ukraine, potentially allowing EDIP funds for producing non-EU weapons in Europe.
Progress
36% Bias Score
Poland Builds €2.35 Billion "Eastern Shield" Amidst Rising Security Concerns
Poland is constructing an €2.35 billion "Eastern Shield" along its borders with Russia and Belarus, a project that includes 800km of barriers and comes one month before Poland assumes the rotating presidency of the EU.
Poland Builds €2.35 Billion "Eastern Shield" Amidst Rising Security Concerns
Poland is constructing an €2.35 billion "Eastern Shield" along its borders with Russia and Belarus, a project that includes 800km of barriers and comes one month before Poland assumes the rotating presidency of the EU.
Progress
52% Bias Score
Poland Builds $2.5 Billion Border Fortification System Amidst Geopolitical Tensions
Poland is building a $2.5 billion military fortification system, called East Shield, along its borders with Russia and Belarus to deter aggression and enhance security, reflecting concerns about Russia and potential US policy shifts.
Poland Builds $2.5 Billion Border Fortification System Amidst Geopolitical Tensions
Poland is building a $2.5 billion military fortification system, called East Shield, along its borders with Russia and Belarus to deter aggression and enhance security, reflecting concerns about Russia and potential US policy shifts.
Progress
48% Bias Score
Poland Bolsters Eastern Border Defenses Amid Ukraine War
Poland is constructing an €2.35 billion "Eastern Shield" defensive system along its border with Russia and Belarus, aiming to deter aggression and enhance European security amid the war in Ukraine and concerns about future US defense commitments.
Poland Bolsters Eastern Border Defenses Amid Ukraine War
Poland is constructing an €2.35 billion "Eastern Shield" defensive system along its border with Russia and Belarus, aiming to deter aggression and enhance European security amid the war in Ukraine and concerns about future US defense commitments.
Progress
40% Bias Score
Poland Proposes Ban on OUN/UPA Propaganda Following Volhynia Massacre Agreement
Poland introduced a bill criminalizing the promotion of OUN/UPA symbols and ideology, citing the Volhynia massacre, shortly after Ukraine agreed to allow exhumation efforts. This action has sparked outrage in Ukraine and may significantly affect bilateral relations.
Poland Proposes Ban on OUN/UPA Propaganda Following Volhynia Massacre Agreement
Poland introduced a bill criminalizing the promotion of OUN/UPA symbols and ideology, citing the Volhynia massacre, shortly after Ukraine agreed to allow exhumation efforts. This action has sparked outrage in Ukraine and may significantly affect bilateral relations.
Progress
56% Bias Score
Belarusian Officer Arrested for Spying for Poland
A former Belarusian military officer, Dmitry Pozdnyakov, was arrested for spying for Poland after being recruited in 2011 and providing information in exchange for money; three individuals are now imprisoned.
Belarusian Officer Arrested for Spying for Poland
A former Belarusian military officer, Dmitry Pozdnyakov, was arrested for spying for Poland after being recruited in 2011 and providing information in exchange for money; three individuals are now imprisoned.
Progress
52% Bias Score
Poland Strengthens Nordic Ties Amidst Increased Defense Spending and Geopolitical Shifts
During a visit to Sweden, Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk and Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson signed an agreement strengthening their strategic partnership, driven by Poland's increased defense spending (4.2% of GDP in 2024, rising to 4.7% in 2025) and a desire for closer ties with Nordic a...
Poland Strengthens Nordic Ties Amidst Increased Defense Spending and Geopolitical Shifts
During a visit to Sweden, Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk and Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson signed an agreement strengthening their strategic partnership, driven by Poland's increased defense spending (4.2% of GDP in 2024, rising to 4.7% in 2025) and a desire for closer ties with Nordic a...
Progress
56% Bias Score
Poland Completes First Phase of Eastern Shield Border Defense System
Poland completed the first phase of its Eastern Shield border defense system, a €2.35 billion project spanning 800km along its borders with Russia and Belarus, amid concerns about Russian aggression and potential shifts in US foreign policy.
Poland Completes First Phase of Eastern Shield Border Defense System
Poland completed the first phase of its Eastern Shield border defense system, a €2.35 billion project spanning 800km along its borders with Russia and Belarus, amid concerns about Russian aggression and potential shifts in US foreign policy.
Progress
48% Bias Score
Poland Strengthens Eastern Border Defenses Amid Russia Concerns
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk inspected newly built military fortifications along the border with Russia's Kaliningrad region on Saturday, emphasizing their role in deterring aggression and strengthening European security amid concerns about Russia and a potential shift in US commitment.
Poland Strengthens Eastern Border Defenses Amid Russia Concerns
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk inspected newly built military fortifications along the border with Russia's Kaliningrad region on Saturday, emphasizing their role in deterring aggression and strengthening European security amid concerns about Russia and a potential shift in US commitment.
Progress
48% Bias Score
Poland Completes First Phase of "Eastern Shield" Fortifications
Poland completed the first section of its €2.3 billion "Eastern Shield" border fortifications against Russia and Belarus, aiming to deter aggression and enhance national security, with full completion expected in 2028.
Poland Completes First Phase of "Eastern Shield" Fortifications
Poland completed the first section of its €2.3 billion "Eastern Shield" border fortifications against Russia and Belarus, aiming to deter aggression and enhance national security, with full completion expected in 2028.
Progress
44% Bias Score