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President Duda refers government’s constitutional court overhaul to constitutional court
Few had expected the president, an ally of the former ruling PiS party, to sign the bills.
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Man pretends to be mannequin until Warsaw mall closes then steals from it
He has been charged with burglary and theft, crimes that could result in a prison sentence of up to 10 years
German minority out of Polish parliament for the first time in 32 years
It is “the end of an era”, says the German minority’s outgoing MP.
Opposition “ready to govern”, says Tusk, urging president to quickly name new PM
There remains uncertainty over whether the president will give the ruling party or opposition the first opportunity to form a government.
Use of state resources by ruling party made elections “uneven”, find international observers
The ruling party “enjoyed a clear advantage through its undue influence over the use of state resources and the public media”.
Anger as overseas polling staff “imprisoned” for hours awaiting confirmation from Warsaw
Under electoral rules, the committee must remain at the polling station until the results are accepted
Polish election result: ruling PiS party top but opposition have majority
Law and Justice (PiS): 35.38%; Civic Coalition (KO): 30.70%; Third Way (Trzecia Droga): 14.40%; The Left (Lewica): 8.61%; Confederation (Konfederacja): 7.16%.
Zloty strengthens and stocks rise as markets welcome exit polls suggesting change in power
Poland’s stock market recorded its strongest post-election opening.
Polish ruling party hopes to remain in power but potential coalition partner rejects idea
“I rule out a coalition with PiS,” says the leader of the Polish People’s Party (PSL).
Exit poll: Polish government’s referendum invalidated by low turnout
Only 40% voted in the referendum, according to the exit poll, below the 50% threshold for it to be valid.
Exit poll: ruling party win Poland’s election but opposition government more likely
PiS won 37% and has lost its majority, according to the exit poll.
Polling staff should not ask if voters want referendum ballot, says head of Polish election commission
A referendum is taking place alongside today’s parliamentary elections.
Pro-Palestine demonstration held in Poland
Participants held signs saying “End the Holocaust of Palestinians”, “Ghetto Gaza” and “Jerusalem is the eternal capital of Palestine”.
