The legislation aimed to reverse the politicisation of the court by the former Law and Justice (PiS) administration.
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Gender gap in unpaid domestic work narrows in Poland as men spend more time on chores
But women still do significantly more than men.
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Polish opposition calls for ban on nationalist Independence March following violence
But the government has defended the event and blamed “provocateurs” for the clashes.
Government scheme to erect Polish flag in every district financed from Covid fund
It has offered a flag and flagpole for each of Poland’s almost 2,500 districts.
With EU’s dirtiest energy production, Poland threatens bloc’s climate targets, study finds
Coal will account for over 55% of Poland’s energy mix by 2030, the highest of any member state.
Clashes, arson and use of force by police against journalists at Polish Independence March
The march had been banned by the mayor of Warsaw.
Polish musician creates world’s first carbon-neutral album
He has also used low-emissions methods to promote and distribute the music.
Bill banning LGBT parades submitted to Polish parliament
The legislative initiative has received over 200,000 supporting signatures and backing from parts of the church.
Polish cardinal and former papal secretary accused of ignoring sex abuse
Stanisław Dziwisz, who for decades served as secretary to Pope John Paul II, is also accused of taking bribes.
German airline sues Polish state aviation group for abandoned takeover by LOT
State-owned Polish Aviation Group has called the lawsuit “an unjustified attempt to obtain undue compensation”.
Poland’s ambitious electric vehicle plans have made little progress, reports state auditor
“In terms of the number of electric cars and infrastructure, we are still at the tail end of Europe.”
Poland’s Independence March to be held in cars after being banned amid pandemic
Patriotism means “taking responsibility for your community,” say the organisers.
Polish region asks Germany for Covid assistance, but government insists it does not need help
Germany’s president has offered help, but Warsaw insists Poland is “self-sufficient”.
Hundreds of academics call for “antisemitic, misogynist” Polish education minister to be fired
The minister says he cannot be a misogynist because he respects the Virgin Mary and his wife.
