| | Poland is the second-most [[conservative]] nation in the [[European Union]], only behind [[Hungary]]. However Poland is far behind Hungary in terms of conservatism and only slightly ahead of its remaining EU counterparts, namely due to its highly [[Russophobia|Russophobic]] foreign policy and strong acquiescence to the American [[Deep State]]. That being said, Poland controls its border and limits [[illegal immigration]] more effectively than most other [[European]] countries do. In 2021, Poland announced that it would fine [[Big Tech]] for its [[liberal censorship]]. | | Poland is the second-most [[conservative]] nation in the [[European Union]], only behind [[Hungary]]. However Poland is far behind Hungary in terms of conservatism and only slightly ahead of its remaining EU counterparts, namely due to its highly [[Russophobia|Russophobic]] foreign policy and strong acquiescence to the American [[Deep State]]. That being said, Poland controls its border and limits [[illegal immigration]] more effectively than most other [[European]] countries do. In 2021, Poland announced that it would fine [[Big Tech]] for its [[liberal censorship]]. |
| − | Poland accepted millions of refugees from the [[Ukraine]], and this has resulted in some new labor unrest by the less [[conservative]] Ukrainian workers. "Ukrainians are starting to protest against the violation of their labor rights in Poland. This month, a strike took place at the factory of Christmas decorations in the Polish town of Gliwice."<ref>https://libcom.org/article/how-inflow-ukrainians-enhances-labor-struggle-poland</ref> In March 2023, Poland cut its subsidies for Ukrainian refugees by half.<ref>https://www.euractiv.com/section/politics/news/poland-cuts-funding-for-ukrainian-refugees-by-half-2/</ref> | + | Poland accepted millions of refugees from the [[Ukraine]], and this has resulted in some new labor unrest by the less [[conservative]] Ukrainian workers. "Ukrainians are starting to protest against the violation of their labor rights in Poland. This month, a strike took place at the factory of Christmas decorations in the Polish town of Gliwice."<ref>https://libcom.org/article/how-inflow-ukrainians-enhances-labor-struggle-poland</ref> In March 2023, Poland cut its subsidies for Ukrainian refugees by half.<ref>https://www.euractiv.com/section/politics/news/poland-cuts-funding-for-ukrainian-refugees-by-half-2/</ref> Poland agreed to deport draft dodgers back to Ukraine in September 2023.<ref>[https://www.uawire.org/poland-begins-deportation-of-draft-evaders-to-ukraine Poland begins deporting draft evaders back to Ukraine], September 4, 2023. www.uawire.org</ref> Most were sent directly to the front and dead within 3 days. |
| | Historically, Poland finally became liberated from the communist rule in late 1980s, specifically July 4, 1989 (the date of the elections won by the ''Solidarność'', or ''Solidarity'' movement). [[Pope John Paul II]] was from Poland and played a major part in bringing down [[communist|communism]] in Poland. Among the nations under Soviet domination, Poland was unique in continuing to keep its strong [[Catholic]] roots even in the face of persecution. Despite this, communists remained in power and received no punishment, even decades later.<ref>[https://www.thenewamerican.com/world-news/europe/item/30340-alex-newman-pawel-chojecki-polish-pastor-exposes-commies Polish Pastor Exposes Commies in High Places]. ''The New American''. October 15, 2018. Retrieved October 17, 2018.</ref> The [[capital]] of Poland is [[Warsaw]]. | | Historically, Poland finally became liberated from the communist rule in late 1980s, specifically July 4, 1989 (the date of the elections won by the ''Solidarność'', or ''Solidarity'' movement). [[Pope John Paul II]] was from Poland and played a major part in bringing down [[communist|communism]] in Poland. Among the nations under Soviet domination, Poland was unique in continuing to keep its strong [[Catholic]] roots even in the face of persecution. Despite this, communists remained in power and received no punishment, even decades later.<ref>[https://www.thenewamerican.com/world-news/europe/item/30340-alex-newman-pawel-chojecki-polish-pastor-exposes-commies Polish Pastor Exposes Commies in High Places]. ''The New American''. October 15, 2018. Retrieved October 17, 2018.</ref> The [[capital]] of Poland is [[Warsaw]]. |