The new judge, Maciej Berek, was recently described by Prime Minister Donald Tusk as his “right-hand man”.
Daniel Tilles
Man charged with plotting attack on Polish PM
Improvised explosive devices were discovered at his home.
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Poland signs agreement with EU for €44 billion in SAFE defence loans
Poland is the first of 19 member states to sign a SAFE agreement and the largest recipient of funds under the programme.
Polish president seeks national referendum on EU climate policies
The initiative is unlikely to succeed, given that it requires approval from the Senate, where the government has a majority.
European court orders Polish Constitutional Tribunal to accept judges rejected by president
The decision was welcomed Prime Minister Donald Tusk, who said it must immediately be enforced.
Poland should “take advantage” of US troop withdrawal from Germany, says president’s chief of staff
The prime minister previously said he would not want to “undermine European solidarity” by “poaching” US troops from Germany.
EU prosecutors request lifting of Polish MP’s immunity
It is the first time in history that the EPPO has issued such a request for a sitting Polish member of parliament.
Poland wants more US troops but not at Germany’s expense, says Tusk
His remarks have been strongly criticised by the opposition, who say that Tusk is prioritising Germany’s interests over Poland’s security.
Polish president appoints council tasked with preparing new constitution
However, Karol Nawrocki currently lacks the two-thirds majority in parliament to implement such change.
US supports permanent G20 membership for Poland
Washington also reaffirmed its “strong and growing” relationship with Warsaw.
EU launches proceedings against Poland over failure to protect Oder river
The European Commission says Poland has taken “insufficient measures” in responses to environmental crises in 2022 and 2024.
European Parliament strips four Polish opposition MEPs of immunity
The quartet are radical-right leader Grzegorz Braun, two members of the national-conservative PiS party, and a politician from the far-right Confederation.
Poland and Belarus conduct prisoner swap, including Polish journalist Poczobut
The exchange was negotiated with the support of the United States.
Poland launches Georgian news service to combat Russian disinformation
The new programme joins other services aimed at Moldova, Armenia, Belarus and Russian itself.
