Warsaw’s mayor said his city would already begin recognising same-sex marriages from other EU states.
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Poland seeks answers from US on how wanted former justice minister was able to enter the country
Zbigniew Ziobro fled from Hungary, where he had asylum, to the US.
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Poland’s new justice minister to dismiss dozens court heads in move to “clean up” judiciary
“The rule of law has not yet been restored,” says Waldemar Żurek, who was appointed as part of last week’s government reshuffle.
Polish ruling party senator given five-year jail sentence for corruption
Stanisław Gawłowski claims he was prosecuted under the former government for “purely political reasons”.
Polish constitutional court rejects government bills seeking to overhaul it
The legislation aimed to reverse the politicisation of the court by the former Law and Justice (PiS) administration.
Poland charges Colombian with terrorism over arson attacks on behalf of Russia
The 27-year-old man, who was last month convicted of arson in the Czech Republic, could face up to life imprisonment.
Polish parliament votes to put media regulator chief on trial
Maciej Świrski, an ally of the former ruling Law and Justice (PiS) party, called the vote “unconstitutional” and vowed to stay in post.
Poland’s deputy PM proposes linking main child benefit to parents’ employment
The proposal drew criticism from both The Left, a member of the ruling coalition, and the opposition PiS party.
Polish prosecutors reveal ballot errors in presidential election, say no impact on result
Their review found that 1,538 votes were incorrectly attributed to the winning candidate, opposition-backed Karol Nawrocki.
Poland withdraws from international anti-landmine treaty amid heightened Russian threat
“In view of the threats on NATO’s eastern flank, we must have all the tools necessary to defend our borders,” said the defence minister.
Polish far-right leader indicted on seven criminal counts
The case will now go to trial and, if found guilty, Braun will potentially face years in prison for the relevant offences.
Poland’s Duda signs bill protecting strategic companies from takeover by foreign entities
The law, temporarily in force since 2020, will now become permanent legislation.
Poland asks EU Parliament to strip former CEO of state energy firm of immunity
Daniel Obajtek is accused of giving false testimony in court and of unlawfully restricting the distribution of a magazine.
Court ruling ends criminal probe into mask purchases by Polish government during pandemic
The deal drew controversy amid reports it was arranged through a ski instructor who was a family friend of the health minister.
