The money was intended to be used to buy power generators for Ukraine.
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Poland falls to lowest ever position in global corruption index
Poland’s score on Transparency International’s Corruption Perceptions Index fell for the sixth year in a row.
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Polish NGO submits a bill proposing jail sentences for providing information about and “inciting” abortion
Those found guilty of “advocating” or “inciting” abortion would face prison sentences.
Activists mapping Poland’s anti-LGBT zones win in court against county that sued over “Atlas of Hate”
Inclusion in the Atlas of Hate, which tracks anti-LGBT resolutions, had “damaged the good name of the country”, argued local authorities.
Same-sex couple take case to Strasbourg after Poland refuses to recognise overseas marriage
The couple say they have been left in a “legal vacuum” after the Supreme Administrative Court ruled that their marriage could not be recognised.
Activists who tried to destroy anti-migrant fence on Belarus border to face trial in Poland
The group described it as an “act of civil disobedience” to express opposition to the government’s “cruel” border policies.
Polish government withdraws judicial bill for further consultation after president expresses doubts
The legislation is intended to meet the European Union’s demands and unlock billions in frozen funds.
Poland proposes further withdrawal from judicial reforms to unlock EU funds
The legislation “fulfils the key milestones indicated by the European Commission” for Poland to unlock its frozen funds, says the government.
Trans woman wins legal battle with justice minister at Poland’s Supreme Court
The ruling – which is the first of its kind in Poland – is seen as a landmark in a country that is ranked as the EU’s worst for LGBT people.
Police in Poland seek man dressed like Christmas tree who slashed tires at meat warehouse
CCTV footage of the spruced-up villain has been released in the hope of finding him.
Poland to veto EU recognition of same-sex parents, says justice ministry
The European Commission wants the rights of same-sex parents to be recognised across the EU, but Poland is opposed.
Disciplinary charges brought against former Polish Supreme Court chief justice
Małgorzata Gersdorf, who led the Supreme Court from 2014 to 2020, has been a prominent critic of the government’s overhaul of the judiciary.
Polish state TV loses case against law professor who described it as “Goebbels media”
The Supreme Court has rejected the case brought by TVP against Wojciech Sadurski.
European court orders transfer of Warsaw judges to be suspended
The three judges refused to sit alongside colleagues appointed after the government overhauled the judicial nomination body.
