The move has generated controversy given the government’s pledge to “depoliticise” the court.
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Poland says it foiled Russian plot to “execute” US-Ukrainian citizen in Warsaw
The assassin was working on behalf of the Russian intelligence services, says Prime Minister Donald Tusk.
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Fugitive Polish opposition politician reportedly in pro-Russian Moldovan breakaway region
Marcin Romanowski’s whereabouts have been unknown since he fled Hungary, where he previously had political asylum.
Negative views of Poland’s justice system have grown under Tusk government, finds state pollster
Sixty-one percent of Poles now negatively perceive the justice system.
Polish opposition calls for deportation of Ukrainian conscription-age men not working legally
The proposal was criticised by the government, which called it “absurd” and “disgusting”.
Polish top court confirms withholding funds from opposition PiS party over campaign finance irregularities
The decision was welcomed by Prime Minister Donald Tusk, who said there will be “no money for grifters”.
Polish prosecutors end 10-year treason investigation into Tusk over Smolensk air disaster
They found that government officials acted in Poland’s interests when cooperating with Russia after the crash.
Poland to deport foreigner who performed Nazi salute at Auschwitz Museum
The 34-year-old Colombian citizen was charged with promoting Nazism.
Newly sworn-in judge of Poland’s constitutional court stages boycott over blocked colleagues
Sławomir Patyra says taking part in court proceedings would violate his constitutional oath.
Polish constitutional court rules against regulation allowing foreign same-sex marriage registration
The government says it will ignore the ruling and foreign marriage certificates will continue to be transcribed.
Poland enters race to host EU-backed AI gigafactory
It is bidding to host one of seven planned AI facilities which could attract more than 10 billion zloty in investment.
Poland asks US to extradite former minister Ziobro over criminal charges
The former minister of justice is accused of offences including leading an organised criminal group.
Polish president obstructs windfall tax on fuel firms’ excess profits, prompting government criticism
The move blocks a revenue stream meant to offset the cost of measures taken to curb rising fuel prices amid the war in Iran.
Poland bans chaining of dogs and cats
President Nawrocki vetoed an earlier version of the bill but has now signed a revised version into law.
