The decision may further deepen Poland’s constitutional crisis, given that the government does not recognise the court’s legitimacy.
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Polish opposition presidential candidate would end tradition of lighting Hanukkah candles
The practice was started in 2006 by the late President Lech Kaczyński and has continued since.
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Opposition politician leads Polish trust ranking for first time in two years
Rafał Trzaskowski, the mayor of Warsaw, has overtaken President Andrzej Duda and Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki.
Polish president and PM defend Covid relief fund manager after criticism by state TV
The dispute hints at cracks in the ruling coalition.
Woman convicted of insulting Polish president and school pupils on trial for same crime
They were all charged after being heard saying “f**k Duda”.
Writer indicted in Poland for crime of insulting president after calling him an “idiot”
The crime carries a potential three-year prison sentence.
“Who do I call if I want to reach Poland?” Warsaw’s divided diplomacy is undermining foreign policy
Paweł Wiejski
Mismanagement and politicisation have left foreign diplomats unsure who speaks for Warsaw.
How will the Biden presidency affect Polish politics?
Aleks Szczerbiak
The Polish government hope ideological disputes with the US president do not prevent strategic cooperation.
Civic Platform turns 20: is Poland’s “zombie party” now undermining opposition to PiS?
Daniel Tilles
PO lacks leadership, vision and strategy.
Polish president and Catholic church intervene in dispute over Pole on life support in UK hospital
The man’s own family are divided over the issue.
Man convicted of insulting Polish president by drawing penis on election poster
He has received six months’ community service and been ordered to abstain from alcohol.
“Leftist elites” trying to remove Polish government with western support, warns president
They also have help from people trained by the communist secret services, says Duda.
What will a Biden presidency mean for Poland?
Marcin Zaborowski
Poland is losing an ideological ally in Trump, but a close strategic relationship can continue under Biden – depending on how Warsaw reacts.
President proposes new “compromise” abortion law to resolve crisis in Poland
Andrzej Duda says his proposal would implement the court ruling but maintain the essence of the current law.
