The current government plans to appeal against the ruling, for which it blames the former administration.
Politics
Polish constitutional court chief launches legal action against government for “coup d’état”
Bogdan Święczkowski, an opposition ally, accuses Donald Tusk and others of acting as an “organised criminal group”.
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Kaczyński calls for unity in ruling camp as polls tighten for incumbent ahead of presidential election
PiS leader asks members of ruling coalition to put aside “own ambitions” and “plans to expand their formations”.
Government agrees pay rise for miners to end protests over imported Russian coal
New 6% pay rises will cost the loss-making state-run Polish Mining Group 270 million zloty annually.
Protester charged for crime of insulting president over banner calling Duda “idiot”
Insulting the president is a crime carrying a potential prison sentence of up to three years.
Polish far-right leader indicted for antisemitic hate speech and Holocaust denial
Far-right figure and suspended priest Jacek M. could be jailed if found guilty.
Growing opposition to Poland’s Sunday trading ban as it comes into full effect
Almost half of Poles now oppose the Sunday trading ban, according to a new poll
Poland’s long-awaited US visa success offers window into transatlantic relationship
Percy Metcalfe
Warsaw’s efforts to forge a close relationship with Trump can bring benefits, but also risks.
Warsaw names street after murdered mayor Adamowicz with call to “resist flood of hate”
Speeches at the unveiling blamed PiS for spreading hate against Adamowicz and presented him as a symbol of resistance to their “authoritarianism”.
Polish ruling party grants more funds to state media described as “propaganda mouthpieces”
PiS argues the money is need to compensate for declining revenues, but critics claim it will be used for government propaganda.
Polish government backs new coal mine despite economic and environmental concerns
The new mine would require 33 villages, with a population of 3,000 people, to be relocated.
As state portfolio sags, Polish government looks to merge state-owned giants
The value of state-owned stocks and shares has fallen to levels last seen in early 2014.
Former PiS politicians indicted for stealing 3 million zloty of clothes donated to Polish Red Cross
Ten people have been indicted for their role in the alleged scheme, including leading figures in the local Red Cross.
Who’s who in Poland’s presidential elections
Monika Prończuk
We take a look at the six candidates hoping to become Polish president in May 2020.
