Bogdan Święczkowski, an opposition ally, accuses Donald Tusk and others of acting as an “organised criminal group”.
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Polish justice minister requests lifting of opposition deputy leader’s immunity from prosecution
Mariusz Błaszczak is accused of abusing his authority and disclosing classified information by publishing parts of a military defence plan.
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Seven charged in visa scandal engulfing Polish government
Officials say the opposition has been exaggerating the scale and nature of the case as part of the election campaign.
Poland misspent billions on Covid response, finds state auditor, calling for charges against minister
The minister says the claims against him are “purely political” and intended to influence the election.
Senate commission finds Polish government’s use of Pegasus spyware to be illegal
The interior minister rejected the accusations, arguing that surveillance tools are used in accordance with legal standards.
Abortion cannot be permitted on mental health grounds, declares Polish church
The church’s position – which is contradicted by leading medical bodies – has been rejected by reproductive rights organisations in Poland.
Court suspends case against Poland’s Turów coal mine
The government welcomed the decision, which allows the mine to continue operating for the time being.
Polish parliament forms Russian influence commission despite opposition boycott and EU warning
Ahead of the vote, the EU urged Poland not to form the Russian influence commission before the elections.
Poland has not implemented EU water quality directive
A minister says the failure to implement the EU directive has no bearing on the current outbreak of Legionnaires’ disease that has so far killed 16 people.
Policeman among those arrested over disruption of Poland’s train system
Mass disruption of trains occurred in various parts Poland over the weekend, during which the Russian national anthem reportedly played over radios.
Polish police issue wanted notice for man who swore in public
Under Polish law, “using obscene words in a public place” is an offence.
Poland bans sale of energy drinks to under-18s
Producers or importers who fail to properly label energy drinks can be fined up to 200,000 zloty (€44,677).
Polish opposition removes candidate over support for unlimited abortion access
“Civic Coalition does not support” late-term abortion, one of its leaders made clear.
Polish border guard warns tourists to stop taking selfies on Ukraine border
It is an offence to enter the area directly on the border, and a number of tourists have already been fined this summer for doing so.
