The new judge, Maciej Berek, was recently described by Prime Minister Donald Tusk as his “right-hand man”.
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Man charged with plotting attack on Polish PM
Improvised explosive devices were discovered at his home.
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Poland tests 250 km/h train speeds for planned cuts to intercity journey times
Regular passenger trains are expected to reach such speeds in late 2027.
Polish government proposes middle-class tax cuts funded by increased rates for wealthiest
The changes would lower taxes for an estimated 3.5 million people with around or slightly above average earnings.
Poland launches tourism campaign featuring Lewandowski, Eisenberg and Rubik
The initiative is operating under the slogan “Poland. More than you expected”.
Warsaw Uprising veteran and activist Wanda Traczyk-Stawska dies aged 99
In her later years, Traczyk-Stawska became a vocal advocate for the rights of women and disabled people.
Poland “99% sure” fugitive opposition politician is in pro-Russian breakaway region of Moldova
Marcin Romanowski’s whereabouts have been unknown since he fled Hungary, where he previously held asylum.
FedEx-led €7.8bn takeover of Polish delivery giant InPost wins EU approval
InPost has expanded rapidly in recent years through its pioneering use of parcel lockers.
Twelve killed as Polish coach crashes in Hungary
The bus was carrying Catholic pilgrims back to Poland.
Europe’s biggest Virgin Mary statue – taller than Rio’s Christ the Redeemer – unveiled in Polish village
The monument, which towers over the rural landscape at 55.6 metres tall, was funded by a wealthy local couple.
Polish opposition expels 40 lawmakers who formed breakaway caucus led by ex-PM Morawiecki
The decision formalises a split that began last month.
Poland seeks to boost investment with new tax-free personal accounts
Up to 100,000 zloty (€23,200) can be invested tax free.
Polish PM confirms he wants his “right-hand man” to be made constitutional court judge
The move has generated controversy given the government’s pledge to “depoliticise” the court.
Poland reintroduces VAT cut and daily price caps to lower fuel costs for drivers
Prices should fall by around 1 zloty per litre while the measures are in place between 17 and 31 August, says Prime Minister Tusk.
