Since June, all financial institutions have been obliged to check the status of a PESEL number before granting a loan or signing a contract.
Law
Poland’s constitutional court rules parliament cannot put central bank chief on trial
The government, however, is likely to ignore the ruling.
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Polish government informs Facebook of “strong opposition” to ban on far-right party
The government says it will press ahead with its “Freedom Act”, intended to guarantee free speech on the internet.
Church asks court to determine abuse victim’s sexuality and if relationship with priest “pleased” him
A Catholic diocese is challenging a claim for compensation from a former child victim of abuse by a priest.
Polish state TV to sue Nielsen for “unfavourable” audience measurements
“I believe that our viewership is much higher than that show by Nielsen,” says TVP’s boss.
Murderer on the run for 20 years arrested after not wearing mask to shop
The fugitive will now serve 25 years in prison.
“The government wants to intimidate me, but it won’t work”: an interview with Poland’s state auditor
Agnieszka Wądołowska
“We have serious problems with the rule of law in our country,” says Marian Banaś.
Polish PM’s advisor asked state TV to attack court that issued negative ruling, according to email leak
TVP subsequently broadcast news reports closely matching the request.
Polish state auditor has invoice showing purchase of spyware used against opposition
Justice ministry figures deny any wrongdoing.
Polish prosecutor general submits motion for opposition Senate speaker to lose immunity
The previous motion was dropped by the Senate on formal grounds.
Former anti-communist dissident indicted for criminal defamation of Polish soldiers
Władysław Frasyniuk called soldiers serving amid a migration crisis “trash” and a “pack of dogs”.
“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”.
