The government wants to depoliticise the National Council of the Judiciary, which is responsible for nominating judges.
Law
Polish official who removed cross from public office acquitted of insulting religious sentiment
A public “office is not a church”, said the judge in his ruling.
We can only do this thanks to your support!
We are an independent, nonprofit media outlet, funded through the support of our readers.
If you appreciate the work we do, please consider helping us to continue and expand it.
Government unlawfully fired director of Polish History Museum, finds court
The decision to remove Robert Kostro caused widespread criticism, with some accusing the government of political interference.
Polish PM seeks to prevent new president’s security chief from having security clearance
Without the clearance, Sławomir Cenckiewicz would be “paralysed” in his new position, says one ally.
Poland swears in new president Karol Nawrocki
Nawrocki said he would be “the voice of those who want a sovereign Poland”.
Polish top court backs PM Tusk in “revoked signature” dispute
The Supreme Administrative Court ruled that Tusk had the right to revoke a countersignature he said was made by mistake.
Polish president vetoes two government bills on final day in office
He also referred a third bill, relating to child mental healthcare, to the constitutional court for assessment.
Polish parliament strips deputy opposition leader of legal immunity
Antoni Macierewicz is accused of disclosing classified information while heading the committee re-investigating the Smolensk crash.
German environmental challenge to planned Polish deepwater port rejected
Lebensraum Vorpommern, a German NGO, claims that the container terminal will cause “massive environmental damage”.
Poland to extend border controls with Germany and Lithuania for two more months
The measures have “clearly been effective” in their aim of reducing illegal migration, says the interior minister.
“No one has the right to make children starve,” Poland tells Israel in Gaza warning
The foreign minister calls on Israel to “respect international law” in its “occupation” of Gaza and West Bank.
Poland’s new justice minister to dismiss dozens court heads in move to “clean up” judiciary
“The rule of law has not yet been restored,” says Waldemar Żurek, who was appointed as part of last week’s government reshuffle.
Polish ruling party senator given five-year jail sentence for corruption
Stanisław Gawłowski claims he was prosecuted under the former government for “purely political reasons”.
Polish constitutional court rejects government bills seeking to overhaul it
The legislation aimed to reverse the politicisation of the court by the former Law and Justice (PiS) administration.
