US EditionFar-right presidential candidate investigated over removal of Ukrainian flag from Polish city hall
- On April 30, 2025, during a rally in Biała Podlaska, a man removed a Ukrainian flag from the city hall, sparking an investigation.
- The incident occurred amid tensions caused by far-right presidential candidate Grzegorz Braun, who opposes Poland's support for Ukraine and migration.
- Braun, known for vandalizing an LGBT+ exhibition and making anti-Jewish remarks, has a history of controversial acts targeting minorities and political opponents.
- Poland’s Justice Minister Adam Bodnar opened a police and prosecutorial investigation, while local officials and Ukraine’s ambassador condemned the flag removal as a provocation.
- Authorities expect Braun’s actions to face consequences, and the Ukrainian flag is planned to be rehung at Biała Podlaska city hall to reaffirm support.
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Far-right presidential candidate investigated over removal of Ukrainian flag from Polish city hall
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"This is Poland!" In Byala-Podlaska, the flag of Ukraine was torn off from the city hall: EADaily
EADaily, May 1st, 2025. In the Polish city of Biala Podlaska, during the rally, the flag of Ukraine was removed from the city hall to the applause of the crowd and shouts of "This is Poland!" This is reported by the publication "Country".
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