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Poland's Parliament Advances Controversial Religion Education Bill

9/27/2025

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Polish parliament is reviewing a bill to require two religion or ethics lessons in schools.
Support comes from PiS, Confederation, PSL, and some deputies 2050; the Left opposes.
A motion to reject the bill was defeated 231 to 191.
Critics include the Association of Lay Catechists (reduced lessons diminish knowledge), the Deputy Education Minister (parental-rights), and Catholic bishops (legal concerns).

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Story summary

Polish parliament is reviewing a bill to require two religion or ethics lessons in schools.
Support comes from PiS, Confederation, PSL, and some deputies 2050; the Left opposes.
A motion to reject the bill was defeated 231 to 191.
Critics include the Association of Lay Catechists (reduced lessons diminish knowledge), the Deputy Education Minister (parental-rights), and Catholic bishops (legal concerns).