The move has generated controversy given the government’s pledge to “depoliticise” the court.
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Poland reintroduces VAT cut and daily price caps to lower fuel costs for drivers
Prices should fall by around 1 zloty per litre while the measures are in place between 17 and 31 August, says Prime Minister Tusk.
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Polish opposition admits leader wrong to suggest Hungarian PM-elect killed puppy in microwave
Jarosław Kaczyński “relied on information that has been circulated by the media”, said a PiS party spokesman.
Far-right MP displays Israeli flag with swastika in Polish parliament
His actions were condemned by the parliamentary speaker, while an MP from the ruling coalition called for prosecutors to take action.
Polish justice minister orders criminal investigation into presidential advisers over judge dispute
A senior presidential aide has called the accusations “ridiculous”.
Polish presidential official calls Trump pope attacks and “Jesus” graphic “insult to all Catholics”
Poland’s President Karol Nawrocki is a close Trump ally.
US ambassador condemns Polish parliamentary speaker after renewed Trump criticism
Włodzimierz Czarzasty called President Donald Trump “irrational” and a “leader of chaos”.
Poland upgrades ties with “most important ally after US” South Korea
The two countries have signed a new comprehensive strategic partnership.
Magyar confirms first trip as new Hungarian PM will be to Poland
Polish PM Donald Tusk expressed his “joy” at Magyar’s victory.
Polish PM claims president and opposition are part of “Putinist front” serving Russian interests
The PM also unveiled a group of ten party figures who will “lead us into battle” at next year’s parliamentary elections.
Polish constitutional court rejects four new judges amid standoff between government and president
The chief justice’s decision, which was widely expected, deepens an unprecedented crisis around the court.
Polish parliament hosts swearing in of constitutional court judges in defiance of president
The development marks a further twist in Poland’s rule-of-law crisis.
Kraków to hold mayoral recall referendum in key midterm test for Tusk’s ruling party
Aleksander Miszalski, who hails from the prime minister’s party, has served less than two years of his five-year term.
NGOs raise concern over decision by Polish PM’s equal treatment office to fire worker after childbirth
The government’s plenipotentiary for equality has disputed that the official was fired.
