Alicja Ptak and Christiaan Paauwe
Donald Tusk’s government has failed to fulfil its pledge to end the near-total abortion ban.
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Poland issues arrest warrant for opposition politician facing criminal charges
After police were unable to locate Marcin Romanowski, the authorities concluded he has gone into hiding.
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EU moves to makes Poland pay €84m fines accrued so far over judicial chamber and coal mine
The money will be taken from Poland’s European funds if Warsaw continues to refuse to pay the fines.
Prosecutors reject applications to ban Polish radical nationalist group ONR
Two opposition mayors and a party leader had applied for ONR to be delegalised.
Priest and two soldiers among five arrested for trading fake Covid passports in Poland
They are accused of charging between 100 and 1,000 zloty to around 100 people for fake documents, and could face prison sentences of one to 10 years.
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”.
