They also called for a new law protecting the rights of Christians, who “are today the most persecuted social group”.

They also called for a new law protecting the rights of Christians, who “are today the most persecuted social group”.
The ruling – certain to be ignored by the government – adds to the sense of chaos afflicting Poland’s judicial system.
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Grzegorz Braun talked about the “problem of Judaisation”, meaning that “Jews have far too much say in Polish affairs”.
Just a few years ago, around one third of the country’s area was covered by such resolutions.
Magnus Brunner thanked Warsaw for protecting the EU’s eastern frontier from “weaponised” migration.
The prime minister described the plans as the most significant overhaul of Poland’s legal and administrative system since joining the EU.
The funds will be used primarily for supporting the green transition, democracy, the rule of law, human rights, social inclusion and resilience.
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Former deputy justice minister Marcin Romanowski is wanted on a range of criminal charges in Poland.
Andrzej Duda has referred the bill to the constitutional court, saying he has concerns it violates the right to free speech.
If found guilty of disseminating information inconsistent with medical knowledge, they could lose their medical licences.
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The authorities have taken tough action in response, including mass arrests and deportations.
A conservative legal group claimed that there is “a loophole that is used to allow abortion on demand”.
The amended law, which comes into force on 17 April, covers an estimated 25,000 sites.