Normally, serving in a foreign military without consent is a crime punishable by up to five years in prison.
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EU Parliament strips Polish far-right leader of immunity to face Holocaust denial charge
He will also be charged over various antisemitic, anti-Ukrainian and anti-LGBT incidents during last year’s presidential election campaign.
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European court rules Poland violated rights of woman who traveled abroad for abortion
The European Court of Human Rights found that the woman’s right to private and family life was violated.
Ex-justice minister Ziobro says he will return to Poland to face charges “when rule of law is restored”
His lawyer informed Polish prosecutors that his client is willing to be interviewed either in Hungary or Belgium.
Polish president refuses to appoint 46 judges in escalation of rule-of-law dispute with government
The government’s spokesman condemned the decision as a “usurpation of power and attempt to undermine the justice system”.
President vetoes government plan to create Poland’s first new national park in 24 years
The park would “block the economic development of the region” and threaten Poland’s security, argues Karol Nawrocki.
Former Polish justice minister Ziobro stripped of immunity to face charges for 26 alleged crimes
He is accused of establishing and leading a criminal group and abusing his powers for personal and political gain.
Polish president presents bill to cut household electricity bills by 33%
Power prices for businesses would also fall by 20%, says President Karol Nawrocki.
Polish justice ministry presents “compromise” plan to overhaul judicial body
The government wants to ensure that the body responsible for nominating judges is independent of politicians.
Polish journalists fined for “unauthorised” publication of emailed statements
Polish press law requires authorisation for verbatim quotes, but the reporters argue it was unnecessary since the statement was published word for word.
Anti-Ukrainian activist charged in Poland for inciting hatred and pro-Russian symbols
The man, known online as “Nazar”, regularly posted anti-Ukrainian and anti-Israeli videos on TikTok.
Polish culture ministry sets out plan for “depoliticising” public media
It also wants to replace the television licence fee with direct state funding of public media.
Firm excluded from Polish road tender after submitting AI-generated bid citing fake legal cases
The company submitted the lowest bid, but its explanation for the low price cited non-existent tax rulings.
Polish president’s office seeks criminal charges against justice minister
Waldemar Żurek’s actions are “very likely a crime”, says the head of President Karol Nawrocki’s office.
