The opposition argued that Sylwia Gregorczyk-Abram’s ties to the current ruling coalition make her unsuitable for the non-partisan role.
Politics
President to swear in new judge to Poland’s disputed constitutional court
President Nawrocki, however, continues to refuse to swear in four other judges chosen by parliament.
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President vetoes bill recognising language spoken in small Polish town
In Poland’s most recent national census, only ten people recorded themselves as speaking Wymysorys at home.
Polish opposition politicians to stand trial accused of violating ban on holding office
If found guilty, Mariusz Kamiński and Maciej Wąsik could face up to five years in jail.
Poland asks UK to “accelerate extradition” of opposition-linked suspect
The suspect’s lawyer accusing the foreign minister of “attempting to politically influence the decision of an independent court”.
Couple accused of spying on Russian opposition figures in Poland to face trial
The man is also accused of involvement in attempting to send a package containing explosives.
Polish opposition hold protest against EU migration and trade policies
PiS leader Jarosław Kaczyński accused the current government of seeking to turn Poland into a “German protectorate”.
Poland says it will be exempted from EU migrant relocations
“I said that there would be no relocation of migrants in Poland, and there won’t be,” declared PM Donald Tusk.
Polish court rules asylum ban at Belarus border justified and lawful
The judge rejected a complaint by a Sudanese man who was denied the right to claim international protection in Poland.
How Poland is becoming a Baltic power
Daniel Tilles
With growing military, economic and energy ties around the Baltic, Poland is increasingly looking north, unlike for most of its recent history.
Polish justice ministry outlines new plan to resolve status of illegitimately appointed judges
The plans will help ensure “stability and legal security for citizens”, says the justice ministry.
Warsaw official accused of spying for Russia to face trial
He is accused of copying documents that enabled the creation of false identities for undercover Russian agents.
Deported Polish Gaza aid flotilla members return home, claiming “torture” by Israel
One of them, a member of parliament, criticised the Polish government for “turning a blind eye” to “genocide”.
EU launches legal action against Poland over lack of climate plan
Poland is the only member state that has failed to submit the document, the final deadline for which passed well over a year ago.
