PiS members call for non-recognition of her status as MP and the her removal from PiS.
Politics
Polish government approves changes to remove political influence over judicial council
Some of the changes, such as taking away the right of citizens to nominate candidates, have been heavily criticised.
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European Commission raises concern over rule of law, media pluralism and LGBT rights in Poland
It is the first ever EU-wide report on the rule of law in individual member states.
Poland and Hungary to create institute for assessing rule of law in EU countries
Its aim will be to stop the EU applying “double standards”.
Poland’s main opposition unveils new “policy offensive” and parliamentary leader
PO’s proposals including disclosure of assets by public officials and separating the roles of justice minister and prosecutor general.
Experts raise concern at growing use of pretrial detentions in Poland
But prosecutors say the rise results from a crackdown on crime.
Ruling conservatives criticise Warsaw mayor for stopping priests leading prayers in schools
The city authorities says they are simply enforcing the secular state in accordance with the constitution.
A pipeline that divides: Germany, Poland and Nord Stream
Philipp Fritz
The poisoning of Alexei Navalny could be a tipping point.
Polish town votes to remain “free from LGBT ideology” and to consider 5G ban
Kraśnik could potentially lose millions of euros of European grants.
Polish miners begin underground strikes to push government to support struggling coal industry
The government has sent a delegation to meet union leaders.
Polish court rejects extradition of asylum-seeking family to “barbaric” Netherlands
The ruling is evidence that “the Dutch judiciary is politicised and not independent”, claims Poland’s deputy justice minister.
Polish agriculture threatened by “ideologies that dehumanise man” and prioritise animals, says minister
Ardanowski warned of “ideologies that say milk is the effect of cows being raped…and humans steal honey from bees”.
Poland to end tax relief on income earned abroad
The new rules come in place at the start of 2021.
Hunting association launches “My First Hunt” children’s story contest to lobby against ban on minors
The Polish Hunting Association encourages children in particular to submit stories.
