The decision was made by a new judicial chamber established as part of its efforts to unlock frozen EU funds.
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Poland proposes further withdrawal from judicial reforms to unlock EU funds
The legislation “fulfils the key milestones indicated by the European Commission” for Poland to unlock its frozen funds, says the government.
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Poland requests EU end €1 million daily fines for not implementing European court ruling
The Polish government argues that it has complied with the requirement to close its disciplinary chamber for judges.
Poland closes judicial disciplinary chamber at heart of dispute with EU
The opposition warns that the chamber will simply be replaced by another that serves a similar purpose.
Poland’s EU funds to be unblocked only after reforms to judicial system, says von der Leyen
The European Commission president specified the three objectives that Poland must meet for its post-pandemic recovery funds to be disbursed.
EU deducts €30 million from Poland’s funds to cover unpaid fines
It is the first time the EU has ever withdrawn funds from a member state for failing to comply with an ECJ ruling.
Polish president moves to abolish judicial disciplinary chamber in bid to end EU dispute
However, at the same time he proposed creating a new “Chamber of Professional Responsibility” tasked with holding judges to account.
EU moves to makes Poland pay €84m fines accrued so far over judicial chamber and coal mine
The money will be taken from Poland’s European funds if Warsaw continues to refuse to pay the fines.
Poland’s body reviewing judicial nominations is illegal, rules European human rights court
The court said two judges were denied their right to a fair hearing after being rejected for a job.
Poland fined €1 million a day by EU for not suspending disciplinary chamber for judges
A Polish minister accused the CJEU of “abusing” its powers to undermine Polish sovereignty.
EU may “misunderstand system that functions in Poland”, says PM’s chief of staff
Poland’s government has responded to yesterday’s action by the European Commission.
Poland submits reply to EU over ECJ rulings on disciplinary chamber for judges
Poland said that no new cases were being accepted by the disciplinary body.
Polish disciplinary chamber for judges is not lawful, rules European rights court
It violates the right to a fair trial, says the ECHR.
Polish government “not planning” to implement EU court rulings
However, the European Commission says it expects Poland to “fully respect and implement” them.
