Poland
In Poland, the ruling party Prawo i Sprawiedliwość (PiS) is gaining ground on Koalicja Obywatelska (KO) in the latest opinion poll. The country is also preparing for a major reform of the EU Emissions Trading System (ETS), with some Polish demands being taken into account by Brussels. Ambassador Tom Rose marked the 85th anniversary of the Jedwabne pogrom, emphasizing that such incidents were rare in occupied Poland. Meanwhile, 'superprosecutor' Mateusz Baczyński may face charges related to a high-profile murder case. The death of actor Bogumił Kobiela has shaken Polish cinema, while The Rolling Stones release their first album in nearly two decades. The Ministry of Justice is considering increasing fines up to tenfold, and public opinion on President Karol Nawrocki's presidency remains divided. Finally, Minister of Defense Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz faced criticism over the potential transfer of Patriot missiles to Ukraine. In the US, the Supreme Court is set to hear a case challenging the Affordable Care Act (ACA), potentially impacting millions of Americans.