The law would place propagation of “Banderism” alongside Nazism, fascism and communism as a crime carrying a jail sentence of up to three years.
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Commission investigating visa corruption recommends prosecution of ex-PM and other ministers
Former PM Mateusz Morawiecki and foreign minister Zbigniew Rau are among the senior PiS figures accused of wrongdoing.
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Complaint against Poland to CJEU is “unlawful,” says president of Poland’s top court
The EU Commission’s complaint concerns two rulings issued by the Constitutional Tribunal that found parts of EU law to be inconsistent with the Polish constitution.
Parliament approves changes to Russian influence law despite Venice Commission call to scrap it
The Council of Europe’s experts found the law to be “fundamentally flawed” and a threat to this year’s elections.
Gdańsk replaces Warsaw as Poland’s largest city in terms of surface area after legal change
Poland has expanded – on paper at least – after the introduction of new rules that include parts of the Baltic Sea as Polish territory.
Head of Polish state audit office holds press conference with far-right leader
Marian Banaś denied that appearing alongside far-right leader Sławomir Mentzen compromises the audit office’s independence.
Priest joins police for road checks in Polish town’s annual tradition
The church marks the feast day of St Christopher – patron saint of transport and travel – with a road-safety campaign.
Polish government accused of using state funds to campaign for ruling party
Dozens of “family picnics” are being organised around Poland to promote the ruling party’s flagship child benefit policy.
Poland files complaint to EU against Germany over illegal export of waste
“Polish taxpayer cannot pay for German garbage,” says Poland’s climate minister.
Victim of rape in Polish care home run by nuns awarded 500,000 zloty compensation
The boy was first raped by older children aged six, with the director of the centre later convicted for inciting such crimes.
Polish government encourages customers to take receipts in bid to curb tax evasion by businesses
“The receipt, although on the surface it may seem insignificant, is of great importance to the functioning of the entire economy.”
Polish police release emergency call after criticism over treatment of woman who took abortion pills
Poland’s highest medical council has criticised the police’s behaviour and called for an investigation.
Polish activist “Grandma Kate” found guilty of attacking policeman
Poland’s justice minister has criticised the leniency of Babcia Kasia’s conviction, contrasting it to the prison sentence received by a nationalist.
Police intervention against woman in hospital after taking abortion pills triggers outcry in Poland
“Is this still Poland or already Gilead?” asked an opposition MP.
