The National Council of the Judiciary (KRS) was at the heart of the rule-of-law crisis that emerged under PiS’s eight-year rule.
Politics
Polish parliament approves first steps in ending near-total abortion ban
But the bills still face a number of major hurdles.
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Clashes, arson and use of force by police against journalists at Polish Independence March
The march had been banned by the mayor of Warsaw.
Bill banning LGBT parades submitted to Polish parliament
The legislative initiative has received over 200,000 supporting signatures and backing from parts of the church.
Poland’s Independence March to be held in cars after being banned amid pandemic
Patriotism means “taking responsibility for your community,” say the organisers.
Polish region asks Germany for Covid assistance, but government insists it does not need help
Germany’s president has offered help, but Warsaw insists Poland is “self-sufficient”.
What will a Biden presidency mean for Poland?
Marcin Zaborowski
Poland is losing an ideological ally in Trump, but a close strategic relationship can continue under Biden – depending on how Warsaw reacts.
Hundreds of academics call for “antisemitic, misogynist” Polish education minister to be fired
The minister says he cannot be a misogynist because he respects the Virgin Mary and his wife.
Polish minister quits government to work as Covid doctor
The health system is struggling amid record numbers of coronavirus cases.
Polish government under fire for delaying implementation of abortion ruling
The constitutional court’s abortion ruling has still not been published, amid reports of splits in the ruling camp over the issue.
NfP podcast: “Revolution against the church” – Poland’s abortion protests
Stanley Bill talks with feminist activist Agnieszka Graff about the mass protests against the recent abortion ruling in Poland.
Divisions over LGBT rights at Catholic university reflect Poland’s culture wars
Anna Gmiterek-Zabłocka
A priest professor at the Catholic University of Lublin has stood in defence of an LGBT activist.
Double healthcare spending and create a secular state: abortion protest leaders unveil demands
Improvements to healthcare, respect for LGBT rights, creating a secular state and protecting the climate are among their postulates.
How will the second phase of the coronavirus pandemic crisis affect Polish politics?
Aleks Szczerbiak
The struggles of the healthcare system could undermine the ruling party’s reputation for competence.
