WARSAW, Poland — Poland’s president kicked off a year of celebrations for the country’s 100th independence anniversary by praising the Polish government that is at odds with the European Union. In a sign of discontent, opposition lawmakers brought white roses that opponents of the two-year-old government often carry during protest marches. The speech opened ceremonies that will lead to the 100th anniversary in November 2018 of Poland’s regaining independence after World War I. The address also marked the date 150 years ago when the architect of an independent Poland and its military leader, Marshal Jozef Pilsudki, was born. ——This story corrects when Poland regained independence to after World War I.

Source: National Post December 05, 2017 17:24 UTC