However, Germany’s interior minister insists that the practice will continue.
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Doctors charged over death of pregnant woman in Polish hospital that prompted abortion protests
Activists blame Dorota’s death on Poland’s strict abortion laws.
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Poland’s restrictive abortion law violates women’s rights, UN committee finds
“The situation in Poland constitutes gender-based violence against women and may rise to the level of torture or cruel, inhuman, or degrading treatment,” said CEDAW.
Tusk admits Polish abortion law liberalisation unlikely this parliamentary term
“I apologise that it is all I can do at the moment,” he added.
Polish church turns to Supreme Court over changes to school religion classes
The new regulation should have been discussed and agreed upon with the church, they argue.
Polish prosecutors can obtain arrest warrant for ex-chief of state strategic reserves agency
The accused, Michał K., is reportedly in hiding in northern Cyprus.
Polish prosecutors indict ex-deputy energy minister over corruption charges
Adam G., who denies the allegations, faces up to eight years in prison.
4.5 million Poles blocked their identity number to protect against fraud
Since June, all financial institutions have been obliged to check the status of a PESEL number before granting a loan or signing a contract.
Poland’s constitutional court rules parliament cannot put central bank chief on trial
The government, however, is likely to ignore the ruling.
Poland loosens firearms rules for soldiers defending border amid migration crisis
NGOs have protested against the legislation, which they say gives officers a “licence to kill”.
Polish opposition politician charged with defrauding travel funds from European Parliament
Ryszard Czarnecki rejects the accusations against him, which he says are being brought on “political orders”.
Polish prosecutors indict Russian spy released in prisoner exchange
That means he should face trial, but this seems certain not to happen now that he is back in Russia.
Polish court orders investigation of postwar forced resettlement of Ukrainians
Around 140,000 civilians, mostly Ukrainians, were forcibly resettled as part of Operation Vistula.
Polish journalist facing espionage charges for allegedly helping Russian spy involved in prisoner swap
She was reportedly in a romantic relationship with Pavel Rubtsov (aka Pablo González) during his more than two years living in Poland.
