The legislation was strongly opposed by PiS, who claimed that such a change would be “unconstitutional”.
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Polish parliament amends law to strip mandate from lawmakers facing pre-trial detention
The changes have been made in response to the case of Marcin Romanowski, a fugitive opposition MP accused by prosecutors of 11 crimes.
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Far-right MP charged over attack on Jewish ceremony in Polish parliament
Grzegorz Braun has been charged with the crime of insulting a religious group, which carries a potential prison sentence.
Poland to require ridesharing drivers to have Polish driver’s licence
Uber has warned that the change will lead to longer waiting times and higher prices.
Court confirms Polish government’s move to put state TV into liquidation
The decision was welcomed by culture minister Bartłomiej Sienkiewicz, who says it puts “an end to the dispute”.
Opposition PiS get most votes in Polish local elections but Tusk’s KO win most regional assemblies
The official results have been announced.
Warsaw mayor Trzaskowski wins second term but Kraków heading for run-off vote
The first official results from Sunday’s local elections have been announced.
Poland’s local elections: exit poll shows PiS winning most votes but Tusk’s KO top in most provinces
Tusk admitted that his group had “failed in the east and the countryside”, where PiS remains dominant.
Number of Poles who read at least one book a year highest since 2010 but still a minority
The most popular writer in Poland for the fifth year running was crime and thriller writer Remigiusz Mróz.
Israeli ambassador has apologised for Gaza aid convoy strike and won’t be expelled, says Poland
Polish national Damian Soból was among the aid workers killed in the Israeli strike in Gaza this week.
Levi Strauss closes factory in Poland after over three decades
The firm and city have announced support for the 650 people who will lose their jobs.
Attending school to be mandatory for Ukrainian refugee children in Poland from September
It is estimated that there are at least tens of thousands of Ukrainian children in Poland who do not attend local schools.
Polish bishop to face trial for allegedly failing to inform authorities of child sex abuse by priests
It is believed to be the first time prosecutors in Poland have indicted a bishop over alleged failings in dealing with sex abuse.
Poland condemns “outrageous” remarks by Israeli ambassador on Gaza aid worker deaths
President Duda declared the ambassador to be “the biggest problem” in Polish-Israeli relations while Prime Minister Tusk called on him to apologise.
