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The authorities have taken tough action in response, including mass arrests and deportations.
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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”.
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Polish constitutional court leading “frontal attack on EU legal order”, finds CJEU advocate general
The Polish court accused the EU official of “blatant encroachment on [its] exclusive competences”.
Swiss man reunited with kidnapped dogs in Poland after international police operation
The kidnappers initially demanded a ransom of one million Swiss francs for the return of the pets.
President vetoes Polish ruling coalition’s bill changing how presidential election would be validated
The ruling coalition argues the measure is necessary to ensure there will be no legal doubts over the election result.
Israeli teenager fined for Nazi salute at Auschwitz
The 17-year-old admitted to the crime of promoting Nazism.
Polish mayor to complain to EU over German border checks
He says the measures effectively amount to the suspension of the Schengen Agreement and are causing significant traffic disruption.
Poland’s first “abortion clinic” opens amid protest
The launch was met with protests by anti-abortion groups, who claim the facility is illegal.
Polish opposition MP detained over alleged financial crimes
Dariusz Matecki, who could face up to ten years in prison, claims to be a victim of a political attack by the government.
Polish parliament strips opposition leader and deputy leader of immunity
Jarosław Kaczyński is facing a defamation lawsuit while Mariusz Błaszczak is accused of unlawfully publishing classified military plans.
Polish district wins compensation for former government’s cuts to teaching for German minority
The PiS government cut funding for teaching German to the German minority by two thirds.
Polish Supreme Court issues landmark ruling simplifying process for changing legal gender
Up until now, people who wanted to change their gender have had to sue their parents to do so, even if they are adults.
Poland confirms US has frozen military aid to Ukraine
The Polish foreign affairs ministry revealed that the US did not consult its NATO allies before deciding on the aid freeze.
Polish medical court suspends doctors from practice over death of pregnant woman
Izabela’s death in 2021 sparked mass protests, with some blaming the tragedy on Poland’s near-total abortion ban and others suggesting medical malpractice.
