The government says it will ease the burden on courts but the opposition warns it will damage the institution of marriage.
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Polish police to begin using Mustang sports car seized from drink driver
The car, which can accelerate from zero to 100 km/h in 4.4 seconds, will be used by officers dealing with road offences.
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President vetoes bill reforming judicial body at heart of Poland’s rule-of-law crisis
Karol Nawrocki argued that the measures would simply create even greater “legal chaos”.
Polish top court rejects environmental challenge to construction of first nuclear power plant
The plant is being built on Poland’s northern Baltic Sea coast.
Polish bishop goes on trial accused of failing to promptly report child sex abuse claims
It is the first time a bishop in Poland has gone on trial in such a case.
Polish man to face trial accused of spying for Russia
The man allegedly expressed his willingness to pass on information about the NATO training center to Russia.
I would extradite ex-Polish justice minister Ziobro on day one, says Hungarian opposition leader
Péter Magyar’s announcement came shortly after he met with Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk.
Polish parliament approves legal amnesty for Poles fighting in Ukraine’s armed forces
Serving in a foreign military without consent is normally a crime punishable by up to five years in prison.
Polish parliament approves €44bn EU defence loans despite opposition criticism
The bill faces a potential veto by President Nawrocki, who has expressed concern over the EU’s SAFE programme.
President again vetoes government bill on regulating crypto-assets market in Poland
The government says the measures are vital to protect Poles from fraud and for national security.
At least 50 children abused in Catholic diocese in Poland, finds church commission
It also noted that local bishops had repeatedly failed to take action when credible reports of abuse were submitted to them.
Poland begins process of selecting new members of judicial body at heart of rule-of-law dispute
The speaker of parliament made the decision despite the current authorities regarding the body as illegitimate in its current form.
Teen to stand trial in Poland for planning Islamic State-inspired attack
A school in southeast Poland was his apparent target.
President’s deputy chief of staff charged in signature forgery case
Adam Andruszkiewicz denies the accusations, calling them an “act of political revenge” by the government against the president.
