The commission says states can introduce measures that “may seriously interfere with fundamental rights”.
Year: 2024
Disputed chamber of Polish Supreme Court upholds PiS appeal against state funding cut
It found that the PKW did not properly substantiate its claims of irregularities in campaign spending by PiS.
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President Duda refers government’s constitutional court overhaul to constitutional court
Few had expected the president, an ally of the former ruling PiS party, to sign the bills.
Studio co-founded by Olga Tokarczuk to make game based on her work wins €4m grant
The firm is developing “an immersive role-playing game set in a science-fantasy world” based around one of Tokarczuk’s books.
Government plans for Poland’s first new national park in 23 years spark local concern
Luisa Zenker
Environmentalists support the proposal but anglers and local politicians express scepticism.
Poland records EU’s highest house price growth for third consecutive quarter
Housing prices rose by 17.7% year-on-year in Poland in the second quarter of this year compared to an EU average of 2.9%.
The VoiCEE podcast: Poland’s booming battery industry threatened by proposed EU emission rules
Tougher EU emissions rules could hit Poland’s coal-dependent economy in particular.
Recruitment for “Ukrainian Legion” begins in Poland
Ukrainians living abroad will be trained and equipped by Poland then sent to help defend their homeland.
Poland identifies remains of 17 victims of Nazi-German occupation and postwar communist regime
Identification documents for the victims were handed to members of their families at a presidential palace.
School religion classes should be compulsory for all students, says Polish cardinal
“Without knowledge of Christianity, it will be difficult for young people to understand the modern world.”
Over 100 Polish opposition politicians sign guarantee letters for detained priest
Michał Olszewski is being held on suspicion of involvement in corruption under the former PiS government.
Priests from scandal-hit Polish diocese charged with sexual offences against minors
The local bishop revealed that the diocese is establishing a special commission to investigate the scandals.
Leaders of Polish abortion protests acquitted of causing “epidemiological threat” during pandemic
One of the leaders was also acquitted of insulting a police officer and of publicly praising the crime of vandalising churches.
Polish and Korean firms sign deal to create missile factory in Poland
The missiles are used by the K239 Chunmoo rocket artillery systems that Poland has purchased from South Korea.
