The head of the commission, however, has dismissed the ruling as having no legal force.
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Controversy as Polish PM “revokes signature” from judicial appointment
Donald Tusk’s decision has been rejected by the opposition and legal experts.
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Critics of Polish government “systematically surveilled with spyware”, finds EU report
“The information harvested with spyware is used in smear campaigns against government critics,” found a European Parliament committee.
Poland recommends Russia’s Kaliningrad be called Królewiec
The name Kaliningrad is “artificial” and evokes negative feelings in Poland, found a government body.
Polish retail chain withdraws “hot dog and cigarettes” offer
But the firm, Żabka, maintains that it did not violate Poland’s law against advertising tobacco products.
Polish radio station protests fine from regulator for “Hitler Youth” critique of school textbook
Tok FM’s editor-in-chief has suggested that the National Broadcasting Council is seeking to “protect the good name of PiS”.
German states seek return of border controls with Poland amid surge in “irregular migration”
“We must prevent a loss of control at the border,” say the interior ministers of Brandenburg and Saxony.
Veteran MP quits Polish opposition party PO over “turn to left” on abortion
“PO has already turned so far to the left, gradually, that our paths have finally diverged,” said Bogusław Sonik today.
Poland condemns “provocation” after Russian jet manoeuvres close to Polish aircraft over Black Sea
“Unfortunately we will encounter such provocations,” said the Polish government spokesman.
Polish freight carriers block Ukraine border crossing, demanding reinstatement of permit scheme
Ukraine announced it would stop requiring permits from Polish firms, but the protesters insist on the reinstatement of old, pre-war rules.
Ice cream stand near Auschwitz concentration camp causes controversy
“It shows zero respect for the dead, after all this is the biggest cemetery in the world.”
Poland’s ruling party moves to allow Constitutional Tribunal to rule with fewer judges
The proposal comes as six rebel judges refuse to rule on a key law for the ruling party.
Junior ruling party rebrands ahead of election, vowing to protect Poland from “German collaborators”
Sovereign Poland, formerly known as United Poland, allege that opposition leader Donald Tusk is Berlin’s “agent of influence”.
Poland moves up in World Press Freedom Index for the first time in eight years but issues remain
The improvement in Poland’s score was largely linked to fewer attacks on journalists than in previous years.
