The current government plans to appeal against the ruling, for which it blames the former administration.
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Polish constitutional court chief launches legal action against government for “coup d’état”
Bogdan Święczkowski, an opposition ally, accuses Donald Tusk and others of acting as an “organised criminal group”.
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Polish deputy PM suggests withdrawing conservative TV station’s licence
The head of the broadcasting regulator accused the minister of seeking to introduce censorship.
Polish opposition presidential candidate would end tradition of lighting Hanukkah candles
The practice was started in 2006 by the late President Lech Kaczyński and has continued since.
Split in Polish government over new health education subject in schools
Conservative groups have protested against the new subject, which they say is a way to smuggle “corrupting” sex education into schools.
Poland identifies Russian group aiming to influence presidential election
The government will later this month present a plan for countering such efforts.
Poland charges four soldiers and fires general after anti-tank mines end up at IKEA warehouse
The 240 mines travelled around Poland on a train for 10 days unsecured before being located.
Polish government defends plans to allow internet content to be blocked without court approval
The conservative opposition have accused the government of wanting to introduce online censorship.
Poland supports Trump call for NATO members to spend 5% of GDP on defence
Poland is already NATO’s biggest relative spender, devoting 4.12% of GDP to defence in 2024, which is set to rise to 4.7% this year.
Speed skater who fled Russia and condemned invasion of Ukraine makes debut for Poland
Vladimir Semirunniy, a former junior world champion, left Russia for Poland in 2023.
Requirement for hunters to have regular health checks rejected after split in Poland’s ruling coalition
Hunters would have been required to undergo physical and mental health checks every five years to keep their gun licences.
Protest in Warsaw against government’s decision not to arrest Netanyahu if he visits Auschwitz
Participants, many waving Palestinian flags, chanted “Arrest Netanyahu” and “Free Palestine”.
Poland announces “breakthrough” on exhumation of WW2 massacre victims in Ukraine
The issue has long been a source of tension between the two neighbours and allies.
Thousands join miners protest in Warsaw against coal power plant closures
The protesters criticised the government for following EU green policies.
