The aim is to undo what the current government sees as the politicisation and corruption of the court by the former PiS administration.
Daniel Tilles
European human rights commissioner voices concern at Poland’s response to Belarus border crisis
“National security cannot serve as a carte blanche to adopt measures that raise questions of compatibility with human rights standards.”
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European Parliament condemns “LGBT-free zones” in Poland
The resolution warns of “attacks against the LGBTI community in Poland, including growing hate speech by elected officials and public media”.
Left-wing MPs call for removal of Christian cross from Polish parliament
The suggestion has met with an angry response from the conservative ruling party, with one MP saying it will happen “over my dead body”.
Macron: Poland could lose EU funds over climate stance
“Poland will place itself outside European mechanisms, notably when it comes to financial solidarity,” warned Macron.
Far-right former priest detained in Poland on suspicion of inciting anti-Jewish hate
Jacek Międlar was questioned on suspicion of publicly inciting hatred against Jews.
United States seeking to export gas to Ukraine via Poland: report
The efforts relate not only to trade policy, but also to the impeachment proceedings Donald Trump is facing, reports the Daily Beast.
Polish ruling party prepares severe new disciplinary measures against judges
PiS claims the measures will prevent abuse of power, but one judge one says they are are akin to “the imposition of martial law in the judiciary”.
“Abortion Without Borders” initiative to help Polish women obtain terminations abroad
A group of six Polish and international organisations will provide financial and organisational support for women seeking abortions.
Ukrainian Muslim convert detained for planned terror attack in Poland
Maksym S., a Ukrainian convert to Islam, is accused of planning to use a car bomb to attack a shopping centre.
German supermarket chain apologises for segregated Polish checkout
Polish customers had complained for months about discrimination by Edeka, leading to intervention from the embassy in Berlin.
Poland wants to buy site of former Nazi German camp in Austria
Parts of the former camp complex, where thousands of Poles were imprisoned and killed, have “turned into places unworthy of commemoration”.
Principal fired for organising surprise terror drill in primary school that left pupils “terrified”
Students, parents and teachers were not warned of the drill, which involved “armed” men in balaclavas storming the school and taking hostages.
Billboard campaigns welcome Ukrainian immigrants to Polish cities
The billboards welcome Ukrainian immigrants to Poland and teach local residents a few phrases in Ukrainian because “integration is a two-way process”.
