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  POLAND’S TERRITORIAL DEFENSE FORCES: A KEY STEP TOWARD DETERRING AGGRESSION Randy Michael Mott [1] “ The Territorial Defence troops are divided into battalions, independent battalions and brigades which are supposed to conduct defensive and delaying operations in the regions (including urban areas) and directions suitable for the employment of mobile light infantry units. Poland is a geographically diverse country abounding with water obstacles, forests, uplands and foothills which are convenient to organize defensive lines or delay hostile operations.”   Poland’s Territorial Defence Force – Its Role, Significance and Tasks ( Kasimir Pulaski Foundation 2017).   A properly trained and equipped territorial forces would provide a major obstacle to potential aggressors. The key will be the development of its tactics. equipment and training.      There are some voices in Poland that question the potential effectiveness of the territorial forces...

  The European Union moves to reduce the burden of the Due Diligence Directive and sharply reduce the ability of Member States to enact tougher national laws. Part One After much controversy, the EU Parliament, reflecting the results of successive elections that brought in more right-wing members, passed a set of new amendments to the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive. text of relevant amendments to Directive (EU) 2024/1760 (CSDDD): Article 2 - Scope and Definitions: Amendment 79: Replaces the employee and turnover thresholds for company applicability, increasing from >1,000 employees and >€450 million turnover to >5,000 employees and >€1.5 billion net worldwide turnover. Amendment 80: Updates the EU turnover threshold for parent undertakings from >€450 million to >€1.5 billion. Amendment 82: Redefines "stakeholders" to include individuals or communities affected by adverse hu...