A deputy justice minister blamed the former government for the problem, suggesting that its sentencing policies were too harsh.
Politics
Poland to audit state funding for religious groups – “in particular Catholic church” – under former government
Citizens should not be “obliged to financially support religious communities that are alien to them”, says the speaker of parliament.
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Polish state TV violating law by favouring president’s reelection campaign, says human rights commissioner
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Poland to introduce “Netflix tax” on streaming services amid new coronavirus crisis measures
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Poland sends European leaders five-point plan for rebuilding continent after pandemic
Andrzej Duda wants a medical security system, fairer distribution of EU funds and better enforcement of international law.
Polish elections “will not be fully free”, says head of electoral commission as poll shows majority want delay
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EU launches infringement proceedings against Poland over “political control” of judges
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Catholic church calls for “free and fair elections” in Poland, while Tusk announces boycott
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