One of the leaders was also acquitted of insulting a police officer and of publicly praising the crime of vandalising churches.
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Polish opposition politician stripped of European immunity to face criminal charges
The Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe approved the decision by a majority of 85 votes to 23.
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EU rejects Poland’s request to end €1 million daily fines for ignoring ECJ ruling
The fines have so far amounted to €526 million (2.4 billion zloty) since being imposed in November 2021.
Man charged with offending religious feelings and insulting monument for pope statue vandalism
If found guilty, he could face up to two years in prison.
Polish government minister proposes “anti-bug law” to label foods containing insects
“We, as conservatives, as Poles, definitely prefer normal Polish food, Polish meat, Polish dairy products.”
Polish constitutional judges refuse to hear case on unlocking EU funds until chief justice steps down
Six of the Constitutional Tribunal’s 15 judges no longer recognise the legitimacy of its president, Julia Przyłębska.
Polish minority leader cleared of “hatred” and “Nazism” charges in Belarus
Warsaw welcomed the decision, calling it “the first positive news from Minsk in a long time.”
Will Poland have a referendum on its abortion law, and what might the outcome be?
Daniel Tilles
Polling shows most are opposed to the current law, but it will be tough to overturn.
To change your official gender in Poland you have to sue your parents, causing trauma for trans people
Anna-Gmiterek-Zabłocka
“It was a stressful, humiliating and dehumanising experience.”
Vatican hands over files of priest accused of abuse to Polish court for first time
The move came after the local Polish archbishop informed the judge that he was unable to make the documents available himself.
“Significant human rights issues” in Poland, says US State Department
The report notes concerns over the rule of law, free speech, the treatment of migrants and ethnic minorities, LGBT rights, and access to sexual and reproductive health services.
“Israel isn’t Poland,” chant Tel Aviv protesters as Warsaw says Israel consulted on justice reform
“Of course, [when] speaking with Israel, we shared our experiences in this area to some extent.”
Artist on trial in Poland for offending religious feelings with abortion protest painting
It is the second time Krzysztof Soroka has faced trial over the image, with a court last year finding him guilty.
Head of Polish conservative group convicted of defamation for anti-LGBT rhetoric
His organisation has become known for driving vans with anti-LGBT images and slogans around Polish cities.
