The PM pledged his government would “catch all those who abused power and robbed the Polish state”.
Politics
Polish court for first time removes judges appointed after previous government’s reforms
The government that succeeded PiS has pointed to various Polish and European court rulings finding that such judges hold their positions illegitimately.
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Polish opposition announces plan to delay “illegitimate” presidential elections until 2021
An independent candidate has also sued the state for denying him his electoral rights.
Poland’s coronavirus restrictions are unconstitutional, unlawful and risk years of legal chaos
Mikołaj Małecki
Without declaring a state of natural disaster, the government’s restrictions are not legally justified.
It will be “impossible” for many Poles abroad to vote in presidential elections, admits foreign ministry
Some countries, including the UK, US and Germany, “expressly did not agree to the organisation of elections by in-person voting”.
Kaczyński: coronavirus exposed “EU’s weakness” and Polish opposition “does not accept democracy”
The epidemic has highlighted “the importance of nation states”, says the ruling party’s leader.
As abortion ban returns to parliament, Polish women find ways to protest amid lockdown
Legislation that could criminalise sex education is also on the parliamentary agenda.
EU, OSCE and Poland’s own electoral commission voice concern over holding elections amid epidemic
The government’s desire to hold elections amid the pandemic, and the manner in which they have sought to do so, have drawn concern.
Commemoration and controversy as Poland marks tenth anniversary of Smolensk crash
Jarosław Kaczyński and others have paid tribute to those who died in the air disaster.
Poland launches €22 billion support package for firms in effort to save up to 5 million jobs
Firms will receive preferential loans and non-refundable subsidies as long as they agree not to lay off any workers.
EU court orders Poland to suspend disciplinary regime for judges or face daily fines
The Polish government argues the EU has no right to intervene and is “violating Poland’s sovereignty”.
NfP podcast: elections, epidemic, and the end of PiS’s coalition?
We discuss the controversy over the presidential election and the possible collapse of the ruling coalition.
Polish government pushes through bill allowing May elections to be held entirely by post
A dramatic day in parliament also saw the deputy PM quit and PiS initially lose a key vote.
We stopped EU “imposing foreign culture of Islam on us”, says Polish minister following ECJ ruling
The ECJ found that Poland breached its obligations under EU law by failing to accept refugees.
