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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Presidential candidate reports far-right rival to prosecutors for antisemitic remarks during TV debate
Grzegorz Braun talked about the “problem of Judaisation”, meaning that “Jews have far too much say in Polish affairs”.
Poland’s last anti-LGBT resolution repealed
Just a few years ago, around one third of the country’s area was covered by such resolutions.
Poland’s suspension of asylum rights “correct under EU law”, says European Commissioner
Magnus Brunner thanked Warsaw for protecting the EU’s eastern frontier from “weaponised” migration.
Poland to move ahead with major deregulation package after presidential vote, says Tusk
The prime minister described the plans as the most significant overhaul of Poland’s legal and administrative system since joining the EU.
Poland awarded almost €1bn in EEA and Norway Grants
The funds will be used primarily for supporting the green transition, democracy, the rule of law, human rights, social inclusion and resilience.
Your essential guide to Poland’s presidential election
Daniel Tilles
How will they work? Who is standing? Why do they matter?
Interpol refuses to issue red notice for Polish opposition politician granted asylum in Hungary
Former deputy justice minister Marcin Romanowski is wanted on a range of criminal charges in Poland.
Polish president sends government bill criminalising anti-LGBT+ hate speech to constitutional court
Andrzej Duda has referred the bill to the constitutional court, saying he has concerns it violates the right to free speech.
Trial of 45 doctors for spreading anti-vaccine claims during Covid pandemic starts in Poland
If found guilty of disseminating information inconsistent with medical knowledge, they could lose their medical licences.
Poland’s government blames immigrants for “importing crime” – but the truth is not so simple
Małgorzata Tomczak
The authorities have taken tough action in response, including mass arrests and deportations.
Polish gynaecologists seek legal clarity after late-term abortion case sparks controversy
A conservative legal group claimed that there is “a loophole that is used to allow abortion on demand”.
Poland issues new guidelines for photography ban under national security law
The amended law, which comes into force on 17 April, covers an estimated 25,000 sites.
