The ruling coalition has criticised the decision and argued it emphasises the importance of electing a more government-friendly president.
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Polish far-right presidential candidate stripped of immunity by European Parliament
Grzegorz Braun is accused of a variety of alleged crimes, including attacking a Jewish religious celebration with a fire extinguisher.
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Poland becomes first country to be expelled from European judicial network
Poland’s judicial council is in “blatant violation of the rule to safeguard the independence of the judiciary” and “undermines the application of EU law”, says the ENCJ.
Poland fined €1 million a day by EU for not suspending disciplinary chamber for judges
A Polish minister accused the CJEU of “abusing” its powers to undermine Polish sovereignty.
Polish national airline LOT sues Boeing for 1 billion zloty in US court over design flaws
Design flaws in Boeing’s 737 MAX forced LOT to ground the aircraft for two years.
NfP podcast: what’s behind Poland’s showdown with the EU?
Stanley Bill talks to commentator Marcin Makowski about the latest developments in Polish politics.
Legal abortions drop 65% in year since Poland’s near-total ban but “abortion tourism” booms
The constitutional court ruling has not reduced the number of abortions, just made them more difficult and dangerous, say women’s rights groups.
Man detained for offending religious feelings by chopping down cross in Poland
The case drew widespread attention this week after a video of the vandalism was posted online.
Netherlands, Belgium and Luxembourg call for Poland’s EU funds to be restricted over rule of law
The European Commission says Poland has still not done enough to secure the disbursement of Covid recovery funds.
Polish justice minister seeks to take Germany to EU court for “politicising judiciary”
The justice ministry wants the CJEU to issue an interim measure suspending the provisions on judicial appointments in Germany.
Polish abortion protester “Grandma Kate” sentenced for attacking police
She was found to have pushed, kicked and punched officers.
Polish constitution has supremacy over EU law, finds top court in landmark ruling
“EU bodies act outside the powers conferred on them by the treaties,” finds the Constitutional Tribunal.
Polish abortion protest leader indicted by prosecutors
She could face jail if found guilty of damaging a monument and pouring paint on a police officer.
Law to protect Poles from social media “censorship” added to government agenda
“Our citizens are often defenceless in the fight against internet giants,” says a minister.
