Three of Confederation’s six MEPs will join the “Europe of Sovereign Nations” group being founded by the Alternative for Germany (AfD).
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What do the European Parliament election results tell us about Polish politics?
Aleks Szczerbiak
The results have left neither side satisfied.
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Poland overtakes Germany as EU’s biggest coal generator
But the country is slowly starting to embrace cleaner forms of energy.
Poland celebrates EU budget success but confusion remains over rule-of-law conditionality
The final deal also dropped demands for Poland to sign up to climate goals in exchange for green transition funds.
Officials detained over medieval-style castle residence built in EU-protected forest in Poland
Environmental permission was withdrawn last year, but construction continued anyway.
Polish courts annul “LGBT ideology-free zones”, finding they violate constitution
The commissioner for human rights’s office hailed the rulings as unprecedented.
Poland rejects “cultural experiment of relocating illegal immigrants” ahead of EU migration pact
Seven EU member states say they wikk not accept compulsory relocation of migrants within the EU.
European Commission intervenes on “LGBT ideology free zones” in Poland
The Commission has requested an explanation from the heads of five provinces.
EU coronavirus fund can “make Europe great again” says Poland, which will be third biggest beneficiary
The EU’s proposed coronavirus fund and budget are both favourable to Poland, which has welcomed the package.
EU must abandon “colonial, Orientalist” view of eastern members
We speak with Professor Andrzej Nowak about presidential elections, media freedom, judicial reform and attitudes towards Poland in western Europe.
Poland sends European leaders five-point plan for rebuilding continent after pandemic
Andrzej Duda wants a medical security system, fairer distribution of EU funds and better enforcement of international law.
EU launches infringement proceedings against Poland over “political control” of judges
The EU says a tough new disciplinary regime undermines judicial independence and violates European law.
Constitutional Tribunal rules in favour of Polish government against Supreme Court on judicial reform
As Poland’s two top courts reject the legitimacy of each other’s rulings, the dispute threatens further legal chaos.
EU, OSCE and Poland’s own electoral commission voice concern over holding elections amid epidemic
The government’s desire to hold elections amid the pandemic, and the manner in which they have sought to do so, have drawn concern.
