Stanisław Zalewski, a former member of the Polish underground resistance who turned 100 this year, has fought a long-running legal battle.
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Polish city seeks to begin recognising foreign same-sex marriages following EU ruling
However, the mayor admits that they cannot do so until the government updates the registry system.
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Polish Supreme Court overturns “Poland for Poles” hate speech ruling at request of justice minister
In a Facebook post, the man called for a “white Poland” and condemned “rainbow politicians”.
New deadlines for counting overseas votes not constitutional, warns Poland’s human rights commissioner
Overseas polling districts must now submit their vote counts within 24 hours of the end of voting, a requirement that does not apply in Poland itself.
EU rejects Poland’s request to end €1 million daily fines for ignoring ECJ ruling
The fines have so far amounted to €526 million (2.4 billion zloty) since being imposed in November 2021.
Man charged with offending religious feelings and insulting monument for pope statue vandalism
If found guilty, he could face up to two years in prison.
Polish government minister proposes “anti-bug law” to label foods containing insects
“We, as conservatives, as Poles, definitely prefer normal Polish food, Polish meat, Polish dairy products.”
Polish constitutional judges refuse to hear case on unlocking EU funds until chief justice steps down
Six of the Constitutional Tribunal’s 15 judges no longer recognise the legitimacy of its president, Julia Przyłębska.
Polish minority leader cleared of “hatred” and “Nazism” charges in Belarus
Warsaw welcomed the decision, calling it “the first positive news from Minsk in a long time.”
Will Poland have a referendum on its abortion law, and what might the outcome be?
Daniel Tilles
Polling shows most are opposed to the current law, but it will be tough to overturn.
To change your official gender in Poland you have to sue your parents, causing trauma for trans people
Anna-Gmiterek-Zabłocka
“It was a stressful, humiliating and dehumanising experience.”
Vatican hands over files of priest accused of abuse to Polish court for first time
The move came after the local Polish archbishop informed the judge that he was unable to make the documents available himself.
“Significant human rights issues” in Poland, says US State Department
The report notes concerns over the rule of law, free speech, the treatment of migrants and ethnic minorities, LGBT rights, and access to sexual and reproductive health services.
“Israel isn’t Poland,” chant Tel Aviv protesters as Warsaw says Israel consulted on justice reform
“Of course, [when] speaking with Israel, we shared our experiences in this area to some extent.”
