Just under four weeks before his country joins the EU, Polish foreign minister Wlodzimierz Cimoszewicz has, in an unexpected move, handed in his resignation.
The move, which was rejected by Polish prime minister Leszek Miller, comes after the Polish satirical magazine 'Nie' (No) published secret documents, including reports and emails, from within the foreign ministry.
On the European stage, the Polish foreign minister plays an important role in the on-going negotiations on the Enjoy access to all articles and 25 years of archives, comment and gift articles. Become a member for as low as €1,75 per week.To read this story, log in or subscribe