The Commission of the Bishops’ Conferences of the European Union warns that it threatens member states’ rights to decide their own family laws.
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Trial of Polish far-right leader for attacking Jewish celebration in parliament begins
Grzegorz Braun declared in court that he was facing trial because he had “dared to defend myself against Jewish supremacy”.
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Polish city seeks to begin recognising foreign same-sex marriages following EU ruling
However, the mayor admits that they cannot do so until the government updates the registry system.
Poland charges three Belarusians and two Ukrainians with espionage
Their actions were consistent with the “modus operandi of Russian intelligence”, says the Internal Security Agency.
Polish president vetoes universal access to postal voting due to concern over election interference
Karol Nawrocki also warned that it allows “pressure from third parties” on how voters cast their ballot.
Poland raises corporate income tax on banks as president approves government bill
The hike will provide billions in revenue as Poland seeks to tackle rising debt.
Leading politicians to face trial over links to Polish university accused of corruptly issuing MBAs
The mayor of Wrocław, two former MEPs and a former presidential spokesman are among those indicted.
Polish abortion activist denied security clearance to investigate surveillance of her own movement
Klementyna Suchanow was this year appointed to a government commission investigating repression of civil society under the former administration.
Poland will implement EU court order to recognise same-sex marriages, says justice minister
But the office of the right-wing, opposition-aligned president says it “will not succumb to the terror of rainbow rulings”.
Poland’s Solidarity trade union wins legal battle for control of iconic logo
The logo has become famous around the world as a symbol of the struggle against oppression.
EU court orders Poland to recognise same-sex marriages conducted in other member states
The case was original brought by a a Polish same-sex couple who married in Germany.
Poland charges Ukrainian with assisting in Russian rail sabotage
He is the first person to directly hear charges in the case, after the two main suspects fled to Belarus immediately after the incident.
Polish justice minister pledges investigation into far-right leader’s Auschwitz speech
Grzegorz Braun claimed that the Polish government is “implementing directives presented…by various Jewish organisations”.
Constitutional court rejects government bill overhauling body at heart of Poland’s rule-of-law crisis
The government wants to depoliticise the National Council of the Judiciary, which is responsible for nominating judges.
