President Nawrocki, however, continues to refuse to swear in four other judges chosen by parliament.
Politics
Poland launches first of 11 planned “community forests” around major cities
The plans aim to give residents a place for recreation and contact with nature while also reducing logging.
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Polish government approves recognition of foreign same-sex marriages
The decision marks a historic change in a country that still does not allow same-sex unions to be concluded under domestic law.
US to deploy 5,000 additional troops to Poland, says Trump
He said that the decision was made based on the relationship with Polish President Karol Nawrocki.
Senate rejects Polish president’s proposed referendum on EU climate policies
It said that the “absurd” referendum was intended to “destabilise the country and polarise society”.
Poland issues entry ban against Israeli security minister over treatment of Gaza activists
The move came after Itamar Ben-Gvir posted a video in which he taunts activists from the Global Sumud Flotilla.
Fugitive ex-justice minister reached US via Italy, say Polish prosecutors as TV chief questioned over escape
Ziobro was granted a US visa “as a member of the media”.
Polish far right proposes law banning adoption of children by same-sex couples
It says that the measures will “protect the youngest from depravity” and “exploitation”.
Thousands join Solidarity trade union protest against EU green policies in Warsaw
The march, at which many anti-government banners were visible, was supported by the opposition and president.
Tusk hails Hungary’s “return to Europe” as Magyar visits Poland on first foreign trip as PM
Magyar said that his government can “learn from Poland” on restoring the rule of law, recovering frozen EU funds, and fighting corruption.
Polish PM hits out at “outrageous” US decision to grant visa to fugitive ex-justice minister
Donald Tusk’s comments came after Reuters reported that a senior US official intervened to ensure that Zbigniew Ziobro received a visa.
Poland should “rethink relations” with Israel and Ukraine after zero points at Eurovision, says opposition
“The fact that our singer received zero points from both Ukraine and Israel is scandalous.”
Polish parliament selects members of disputed judicial body despite constitutional court injunction
The vote was declared “illegal” by the opposition.
Poland recognises a same-sex marriage for the first time
Warsaw complied with a court order to transcribe into its civil registry a marriage between two men that took place in Germany.
