The measures are intended to reduce the use of fresh water and make the power system more resilient to increasingly regular droughts.
Law
Prime minister’s “right-hand man” elected as Polish constitutional court judge
Maciej Berek was chosen despite a rebellion from some members of the ruling coalition.
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Poland moves to allow local communities to ban short-term rentals
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Polish court orders Catholic diocese to compensate child sex abuse victim and priest to apologise
It is one of the largest compensation orders ever issued against Poland’s Catholic church.
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Polish prosecutors investigate crypto firm’s links to conservative opposition politicians and organisations
Those named include former justice minister Zbigniew Ziobro, broadcaster Republika, and the Polish version of CPAC.
Polish far-right leader charged with Holocaust denial for calling Auschwitz gas chambers “fake”
Denying Nazi crimes is a criminal offence in Poland that carries a prison sentence of up to three years.
Regulation on recognising foreign same-sex marriages comes into force in Poland
The decision came in response to an EU ruling requiring Poland to recognise such unions.
Polish NGOs urge PM’s “right-hand man” to withdraw constitutional court candidacy
They warn that Maciej Berek’s political ties could undermine efforts to restore public trust in the court.
Poland summons Israeli ambassador over discontinued investigation into killing of Gaza aid workers
Among those killed in the strikes was a Polish aid worker, Damian Soból.
Poland “99% sure” fugitive opposition politician is in pro-Russian breakaway region of Moldova
Marcin Romanowski’s whereabouts have been unknown since he fled Hungary, where he previously held asylum.
Polish PM confirms he wants his “right-hand man” to be made constitutional court judge
The move has generated controversy given the government’s pledge to “depoliticise” the court.
