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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 will 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 will 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 2024.

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]].