Last weekend saw high-profile violations of “election silence”, including by a deputy justice minister.
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Poland gave 17.5bn zloty in public funds to religious organisations in 2021-23, finds state auditor
Almost all of the money, around 95%, went to recipients associated with the Catholic church.
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Polish parliament approves child protection law in wake of 8-year-old’s death at hands of stepfather
The bill was supported by every party apart from the far-right, one of whose leaders said that sometimes “you have to use violence” against children.
Polish courts must ignore “unlawful” suspension of judge critical of government reforms, rules EU court
A deputy minister in Poland’s government says that the ruling by “politicised EU judges” is “meaningless”.
Polish pharmacist who refused prescription for morning-after pill has case against her discontinued
The pharmacist argued that dispensing emergency contraception would violate her conscience.
Poland takes over Russian oligarch’s stake in Polish chemicals group Azoty
Viatcheslav Kantor, a Russian oligarch seen as close to Vladimir Putin, controls a 20% stake in Azoty.
Polish court acquits driver of anti-LGBT van, finding homophobic slogans “true”
“Homosexuals much more often molest children” was among the slogans displayed on the van.
Poland violated rights of judge critical of government reforms, rules European court
The European Court of Human Rights ordered Poland to pay judge Igor Tuleya €30,000 in compensation.
“Serious concerns persist” over rule of law in Poland, says EU
The European Commission found that Poland has made no progress on six of its seven rule-of-law recommendations from last year.
Poland’s Supreme Court asks if Dutch court meets EU rule-of-law standards
The decision follows cases of courts in other countries, including the Netherlands, questioning the independence of courts in Poland.
Polish ruling party submits bill to allow EU migration referendum on election day
PiS argues that holding the votes simultaneously will be more cost-effective. But opponents accuse it of seeking to mobilise its supporter.
Polish medical chamber presents abortion guidelines for doctors after deaths of pregnant women
“The most important message is that, if there is a threat to a woman’s health and life, the pregnancy should be terminated.”
Poland detains Russian top-flight ice hockey player on spying charges
He is the 14th person detained in Poland as part of an investigation into an alleged spy ring operating on behalf of Russia.
Poland to present “secure borders plan” in Brussels and seek to veto EU migration pact
This plan is clear: ‘No’ to the forced relocation of immigrants,” declared Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki.
