The commission says states can introduce measures that “may seriously interfere with fundamental rights”.
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Disputed chamber of Polish Supreme Court upholds PiS appeal against state funding cut
It found that the PKW did not properly substantiate its claims of irregularities in campaign spending by PiS.
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Man to face court in Poland for helping partner have abortion
Assisting a woman unlawfully terminate her pregnancy is a crime in Poland that can carry up to three years in prison.
Poland’s second-largest solar farm opens at former coal mine
The new solar facility covers an area equivalent to 375 football pitches and will generate enough energy to power more than 100,000 households.
Poland may seek extradition of Ukrainian Nazi WW2 veteran Hunka from Canada
Yaroslav Hunka was hailed as a “war hero” last week in Canada’s parliament, where he received a standing ovation.
US to loan Poland $2 billion for purchase of American weapons
“Poland is a stalwart US ally, and Poland’s security is vital to the collective defence of NATO’s eastern flank.”
Poland introduces checks on Slovak border to curb irregular migration
The prime minister announced he had ordered the measures “so that no one accuses us of having a leaky border”.
One-way mirror installed in Warsaw to mark former Jewish ghetto wall
Those standing on what was the “Aryan side” of the wall can look through it, while those on the Jewish side see only a reflection of themselves
Poles rally to support dog accused of eating 100 cabbages in neighbouring farm
The suspect, Ciapunio, featured in an investigate programme on public television.
Polish bishop apologises after reports of priests’ “sex party with male prostitute”
Media reports claim that the prostitute lost consciousness and was initially denied medical assistance.
Poland condemns Scholz remarks over visa scandal as “election interference”
“The visa scandal in Poland needs to be clarified…I don’t want people from Poland to simply be waved through,” said the German chancellor.
PM’s security accused of excessive force and vulgarity against Extinction Rebellion protesters
A journalist who filmed the incident says the officers smashed her phone while she was recording.
Germany plans controls on Polish and Czech borders to curb migration
Germany needs to “combat [people] smuggling more aggressively”, says its interior minister.
Poland expands subsidies for improving energy efficiency in homes to fight pollution and lower bills
The government hopes to replace half of the one million coal-fired boilers still in use in buildings containing multiple dwellings by 2030.
