“This is the final step towards emancipation from the post-Soviet sphere of dependence,” declared President Duda.
“This is the final step towards emancipation from the post-Soviet sphere of dependence,” declared President Duda.
Ursula von der Leyen praised Poland’s “extraordinary solidarity” with Ukraine and noted it is facing “weaponised migration” from Belarus.
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Andrzej Duda says his proposal would implement the court ruling but maintain the essence of the current law.
Education minister also threatens to cut funding for universities supporting protests.
The ruling party leader also called on followers to defend churches.
Tens of thousands have joined the demonstrations.
Luca Aliano
A court ruling that introduces a near total ban on abortion has sparked protests across the country.
The idea of linking EU funds to the rule of law is really a way to “deprive us of our sovereignty”, says Poland’s de facto leader.
Thousands, including leading far-right figures, attended the march.
“There is no international right to abortion,” say the signatories.
Abortion due to birth defects – which make up 98% of legal abortions – are unconstitutional, the tribunal rules.
It comes as the Polish government moves to reduce foreign ownership of media.
“What is lacking today is academic freedom,” says the newly appointed minister.
Belarusian opposition figurehead Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya has also made a second visit to Warsaw.