The bill would add sexual orientation, gender, age and disability to the categories covered by Poland’s hate crime laws.
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Polish parliament approves extended parental leave after premature births
In Poland, approximately 20,000 babies a year are born preterm or have to be hospitalised after birth.
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“As an ex-refugee I sympathise with migrants” but Poland must defend border from “attack”, says foreign minister
“We are the victim of the largest hybrid attack against our country in several decades. This is one of the fronts of this war.”
Fact-check: czy Holandia zamierza wysyłać Polkom tabletki aborcyjne?
Agata Pyka
Wbrew doniesieniom polskich mediów, holenderski parlament nie przyjął takich przepisów.
Fact-check: is the Netherlands going to send abortion pills to women in Poland?
Agata Pyka
Contrary to Polish media reports, the Dutch parliament did not pass any such new law
EU court rejects Poland’s complaint over unpaid coal mine fines
The European Commission to levy €68.5 million in unpaid fines from Poland, found the Court of Justice of the European Union.
EU closes Article 7 rule-of-law proceedings against Poland after seven years
The European Commission “considers that there is no longer a clear risk of a serious breach of the rule of law in Poland”.
President vetoes law recognising Silesian as regional language in Poland
Andrzej Duda argued that Silesian is a dialect of Polish and not a language in itself. He also cited national security concerns.
Poland detains three on suspicion of arson on behalf of Russia
Separately today, a Ukrainian national was indicted on suspicion of trying to incite espionage on behalf of a foreign intelligence agency.
Polish justice ministry publishes interactive map of alleged misspending of funds under last government
“This is a shocking picture of how the state functions and how public money is spent,” said justice minister Adam Bodnar.
Poland’s constitutional court declares resolution calling for its overhaul unconstitutional
The current government wants to overhaul the constitutional court following eight years of rule by the Law and Justice (PiS) party.
Polish surveillance law violates human rights, rules European court
The European Court of Human Rights has ordered Poland to change the relevant legislation.
Polish justice minister seeks to strip opposition MP of immunity over Pegasus spyware purchase
Adam Bodnar accuses Michał Woś of illegally using justice ministry funds to pay for the purchase of Pegasus.
Court overturns “disinformation” fine imposed on radio station by broadcast regulator
The station celebrated “a victory for independent media” and accused the regulator of trying to intimidate journalists.
