The opposition has called on the UN’s Committee against Torture and Amnesty International to investigate.
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Standoff at Polish judicial council as police and prosecutors enter seeking to secure documentation
“This is an unprecedented attack on judicial independence,” says an opposition MP.
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Polish PM demands that state rail operator reverse ticket price rises
PKP this month raised prices on its ExpressIntercity services by an average of 17-18%.
Polish armed forces recorded highest recruitment in 2022 since end of compulsory military service
There were almost 14,000 new recruits, though also a higher-than-expected number of departures.
Parliament approves changes to Poland’s electoral code as opposition cries foul
The law would increase the number of polling stations and require free transport on polling day for elderly and disabled people.
Warsaw to ban older cars from 2024
A new “clean transport zone” will be introduced from the middle of next year.
Disabled 14-year-old rape victim refused abortion in Poland by hospitals in her province
A health ministry spokesman has confirmed that local hospitals failed to comply with the rules
“Harmful leftist entities” won’t receive our grants, says Polish education minister
The minister was responding to controversy over his ministry granting money to a foundation associated with figures from the ruling party.
Poland slams “unacceptable German attitude” on Ukraine and aims to build own tank coalition
But Germany’s foreign minister says there has not been a specific request to transfer tanks and Berlin “would not stand in the way” if there was.
“Impossible to imagine Israel and Judaism without our Polish roots,” says Israeli ambassador
“The Jewish and Polish peoples have an incredible common history and heritage” stretching back over 1,000 years, said Yacov Livne.
“Germany unfortunately not supportive of Ukraine,” Polish PM tells CNN
Mateusz Morawiecki called for German politicians to stop “procrastinating” over providing support to Ukraine.
Judge critical of Polish government’s judicial reforms has suspension overturned
The decision was made by a new judicial chamber established as part of its efforts to unlock frozen EU funds.
Polish judges seek charges against court president for ignoring European ruling to reinstate them
The trio accuse Piotr Schab – a key figure in the government’s overhaul of the judiciary – of abusing his powers.
Polish justice minister defends shop owner who fatally stabbed robber
“In a state of law, it is the bandits who must be afraid. The state must stand on the side of citizens who defend themselves.”
