He is accused of 26 crimes, including leading a criminal group and abusing his powers for personal and political gain.
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Polish opposition suspends former ministers over suspect land sale
The land was sold despite being designated for a major transport infrastructure project.
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European Parliament strips Polish opposition MEPs of immunity
Daniel Obajtek and Michał Dworczyk accused the EP of consenting to their “political repression” by the current Polish government.
“Ukrainians cannot be allowed representation in Polish parliament,” says far-right leader
His remarks come in the context of discussions over plans to toughen the criteria for foreigners to obtain Polish citizenship.
Poles detained by Israel on Gaza flotilla refuse deportation and one goes on hunger strike
Poland’s foreign minister expects them to be deported “in the coming days”.
Polish city’s (in)famous communist-era monument saved from demolition
The decision was welcomed by Rzeszów’s mayor, who says that residents want to keep the monument.
Ukraine criticises proposed law banning promotion of Ukrainian nationalist ideology in Poland
Ukraine “will be forced to take retaliatory measures” if the bill is passed, they warn.
Polish prosecutors take no action regarding Ukrainian nationalist flag at Warsaw concert
Eight complaints were submitted claiming the flag violated Poland’s law against promotion of fascist ideologies.
Orbán accuses Tusk of “playing dangerous game” with claims Ukraine conflict is “our war”
Poland and Hungary have regularly clashed over their difficult positions towards Russia and Ukraine.
Polish justice minister seeks criminal charges against chief justice of constitutional court
He is accused of abusing his powers to access surveillance material on an opposition-linked lawyer.
Former Polish justice minister taken by police from plane to testify before spyware investigation
The parliamentary commission has been trying to force Zbigniew Ziobro to appear for over a year.
Poland’s parliamentary speaker applies to be UN High Commissioner for Refugees
Szymon Hołownia also announced that he will step down as leader of his party, which is part of the ruling coalition.
Bill providing free contraception to young women in Poland submitted to parliament
“Conscious motherhood and equal access to contraception are the foundation of a modern and responsible state.”
Parliament approves creation of Poland’s first new national park in 24 years
However, it remains possible that opposition-aligned President Karol Nawrocki will veto the plans.
