The decision marks the latest twist in a long-running political and legal battle linked to the judicial reforms implemented by PiS itself.
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Israeli official condemns report Poland would arrest Netanyahu if he attends Auschwitz anniversary
“We are obliged to respect the decisions of the International Criminal Court,” says a Polish deputy foreign minister.
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New Polish justice minister starts process of joining EU prosecutor’s office
European Union flags have also returned to the justice ministry building.
Poland’s near-total ban on abortion violated pregnant woman’s rights, finds European court
She had to travel abroad to terminate her foetus, which had been diagnosed with Down syndrome.
EU commissioner: “we will find ways to help Poland”, including unblocking funds, now that Tusk is PM
After arriving in Brussels, Tusk said there is a “90% chance” he would be able to say tomorrow that he had secured the money.
Polish president pardons nationalist jailed over violent incident at LGBT march
President Andrzej Duda has pardoned a nationalist, Marika Matuszak (pictured above), who was jailed for being part of a group that violently attempted to steal a rainbow-coloured bag from a woman participating in an LGBT march. The president's decision has been...
Tusk’s new Polish government sworn in by President Duda
“We come from different political camps but I am open to cooperation,” Duda told the new government.
Who’s who in Poland’s new government
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We profile every minister and outline the challenges they will face.
Polish Supreme Court overturns conviction of Tusk aide in relation to Smolensk crash
The Supreme Court found the judges who heard there could be legitimate doubts over the objectivity of judges who ruled on the case.
Far-right MP expelled from Polish parliament after spraying Hanukkah candles with fire extinguisher
Grzegorz Braun’s actions have been condemned across the political spectrum.
Polish judicial bill intended to unlock EU funds declared unconstitutional by top court
The EU has been blocking billions of euros due to its concerns over the rule of law in Poland.
Incoming Polish PM Tusk presents cabinet and programme ahead of confidence vote
“The new coalition guarantees that we will return to the place Poland deserves,” said Tusk.
New Polish government “may invalidate” final arms deals signed by predecessor
The included a $2.6 billion deal with South Korea to purchase over 150 self-propelled howitzers.
Tusk picked as Poland’s new prime minister by parliament
That paves the way for him to form a coalition government in the coming days, ending eight years of PiS rule.
