The decision was criticised by leading politicians, including President Andrzej Duda.
Communism
Supreme Court ruling opens path to prosecuting communist judges in Poland
Many argue that Poland never fully dealt with its communist past, including allowing former communists to remain in positions of authority.
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Polish opposition candidate defends communist past
Bogusław Wołoszański reportedly spied on fellow Poles abroad and in one case reported a colleague’s homosexuality to their superiors.
Poland charges 25 former communist guards over abuse of martial law internees
The prisoners were beaten and subjected to humiliating psychological abuse, says the IPN.
Communism prevented Western social revolution reaching Poland, says government minister
The education minister also endorsed a proposed new law to prevent the “sexualisation of children” in schools.
Polish priest was murdered in 1980s Germany as “victim of communist system”, finds investigation
Franciszek Blachnicki died in 1987 while in exile from communist Poland.
Sainthood of Polish priest murdered by communists delayed after miracle not proven
Jerzy Popiełuszko was prominently associated with the Solidarity movement that helped bring down Poland’s communist regime.
Polish rights commissioner wants to clear man jailed for throwing stones at communist police
The man took part in widespread demonstrations against the communist regime in August 1982.
Son of Polish officer who led resistance in Auschwitz seeks €5.5 million compensation for his execution
Witold Pilecki deliberately had himself imprisoned at Auschwitz to organise resistance and gather intelligence there.
“Like a jigsaw puzzle”: Polish archivists piece together shredded communist secret police files
More than 6,700 files were pieced together over 15 years and some have been used as evidence in court cases.
Lech Wałęsa charged with lying over alleged communist collusion
The former president denies longstanding claims that he was a paid agent of the security services.
US-owned TVN sues Polish ruling party deputy leader for calling it “pro-Russian Soviet creation”
Poland’s largest private broadcaster says Antoni Macierewicz is “disseminating false information”.
Son of Polish opposition MP detained for “promoting communism”
He reportedly “called for a revolution and the creation of a communist state” on social media.
Polish prime minister honoured for role in fighting communism
Mateusz Morawiecki was awarded by Fighting Solidarity, an anti-communist resistance group founded by his late father.
