The duo had suggested that the activist “manipulated” her “brainwashed” patients into attending protests.
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Constitutional court blocks new Polish government from putting central bank chief on trial
Central bank governor Adam Glapiński is seen as an ally of the former ruling Law and Justice (PiS) party.
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“Hacking of my phone is just tip of iceberg,” says Polish opposition politician
The hacking could have “influenced the course, as well as the freedom and fairness, of the elections”, claims the senator.
Former dissident awarded 425,000 zloty compensation for communist-era internment
Andrzej Gwiazda was one of the leaders of the Solidarity trade union that helped bring down communism.
European Commission launches action against Poland for constitutional court violating EU law
Brussels has “serious doubts on the independence and impartiality of Poland’s Constitutional Tribunal”.
Journalist charged with criminal defamation for likening Polish border guards to Nazis
He could face up to a year in prison if convicted.
Thousands protest media ownership law targeting Poland’s biggest private TV network
The American owner of TVN would have to sell its majority stake.
Polish prosecutors investigate if EU judges committed crime when ruling on Poland
Meanwhile, the National Council of the Judiciary has prepared a resolution calling on the CJEU to “suspend activity until doubts as to its independence are resolved”.
Claims of abuse by campaigner for victims of paedophile priests unreliable, finds Polish court
Marek Lisiński met with the pope in 2019, who kissed his hand after learning that he was an alleged victim of abuse.
Woman convicted of insulting Polish president by shouting “F**k Duda* acquitted on appeal
“Freedom of expression is one of the foundations of a democratic society,” said the judge in a justification for the ruling
Poland ordered to pay compensation for air pollution violating resident’s rights
But the judge noted that the ruling does not automatically open the way for anyone in Poland to demand compensation.
Polish opposition parties unite to sign agreement on restoring rule of law
The signatories pledged to roll back the government’s judicial overhaul and end the “devastating conflict” with the EU.
Large majority of Poles view government’s judicial policies negatively, find new polls
Three quarters hold a negative view of the changes while 57% say they have subordinated the judiciary to political control.
EU to toughen asylum rules to help Poland and Baltic states deal crisis at Belarus border
Asylum requests can only be lodged at designated locations and it will be easier to return people whose applications have been rejected.