The decision is likely to be ignored by the government, which does not recognise the Constitutional Tribunal’s legitimacy.
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President Duda signs government budget but sends parts to constitutional court
The decision may further deepen Poland’s constitutional crisis, given that the government does not recognise the court’s legitimacy.
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EU coronavirus fund can “make Europe great again” says Poland, which will be third biggest beneficiary
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PiS wants to abolish the upper limit on social-insurance (ZUS) contributions from high earners, but faces opposition from a coalition partner.
