The new measures “constitute a long-term problem” for Poland, says a deputy digital affairs minister.
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Warsaw mayor “concerned” at report city buses refuelled by company recently on Russia sanctions list
An investigation has cast doubt on Warsaw’s dealings with the firm and the government’s decision to remove it from the sanctions list.
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Polish government blames “foreign interests” for ruling against coal mine
A court suspended the government’s environmental approval for Turów coal mine.
EU groups call for “full-scale observation” of Polish elections amid concerns over “democratic standards”
The letter is signed by the leaders of groups representing over 75% of the European Parliament’s members.
Members of the Polish state TV board submit complaint over its “biased” coverage of opposition march
TVP’s news coverage regularly described Sunday’s anti-government demonstration as a “march of hate”.
Polish Supreme Court rejects president’s pardon of minister accused of abusing powers
“The application of the right of pardon before a conviction becomes final does not have legal effect,” found the Supreme Court.
Judges who joined anti-government march violated constitution, say ministers
Poland’s constitution stipulates that judges “shall not perform public activities incompatible with the principles of independence”.
Poland’s disciplinary system for judges infringed European law, finds EU court
The ruling ends a long-running case that has seen Poland fined over half a billion euros.
Hundreds of thousands join anti-government rallies in Poland
“We are here today so that the whole world can see how strong we are and how many of us are ready to fight for democracy,” said Donald Tusk.
Polish constitutional court confirms president’s pardon of government minister
President Duda pardoned government minister Mariusz Kamiński while he was still appealing a conviction for abuse of power.
Polish president proposes overhaul of Russian influence law days after signing it
His U-turn follows concern from the US and EU that the commission could be used for political purposes against the opposition.
Marciniak kept as ref for Champions League final after apologising for appearing at far-right leader’s event
Szymon Marciniak spoke this week at a business conference organised by Sławomir Mentzen, a leader of the far-right Confederation party.
Poland and Germany agree to strengthen border security to curb irregular migration
The governments say, however, that there is “currently no justification for reintroducing border controls” as two German states requested.
Auschwitz museum criticises politicisation of Holocaust after Polish ruling party uses camp in video
PiS party featured the former German Nazi death camp in a video criticising an upcoming anti-government march by the opposition.
