Aleks Szczerbiak
PiS is under pressure to repeat its local election success while PO is seeking to establish itself as Poland’s leading political force.
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EU to end rule-of-law proceedings against Poland despite Hungarian opposition
The decision is evidence of how Brussels uses rule-of-law issues as a “tool of political blackmail”, says Hungary.
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Judicial bill aiming to unlock Poland’s EU funds passes to president for final decision
President Andrzej Duda can sign the bill into law, veto it, or send it to the constitutional court for assessment.
“EU is reaching its dirty hands for Polish children,” warns justice minister
The European Commission has launched legal proceedings against Poland for allegedly failing to enforce rulings on family matters by courts in other countries.
Polish judges seek charges against court president for ignoring European ruling to reinstate them
The trio accuse Piotr Schab – a key figure in the government’s overhaul of the judiciary – of abusing his powers.
Polish parliament approves judicial bill intended to unblock EU funds
In an unusual vote, almost all PiS MPs were in favour but their coalition partner was opposed and most opposition MPs abstained.
Why are the political stakes so high in Poland’s EU funding row?
Aleks Szczerbiak
The dispute with Brussels offers both dangers and opportunities for the ruling party.
Polish president accuses minister of giving false information on negotiations over EU funds
The episode is the latest sign of tensions within the ruling camp over whether and how Poland should roll back its judicial reforms in order to satisfy the EU’s demands.
Polish government withdraws judicial bill for further consultation after president expresses doubts
The legislation is intended to meet the European Union’s demands and unlock billions in frozen funds.
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.
We would leave government if it didn’t mean Tusk coming to power, says Polish coalition partner
Zbigniew Ziobro criticised the prime minister for giving the EU a “tool of economic blackmail” against Poland.
Poland will not give in to “EU diktats” to unlock frozen funds, says Europe minister
While Poland is willing to show “some flexibility” in negotiations, it “will not back down” from certain “lines that cannot be crossed”.
EU official prevented from speaking at opening of EU-funded tunnel in Poland
Over half the cost of the investment has been covered by EU funds.
Poland going “in right direction” but must “fully meet” EU demands to unlock funds, says commission
“We are open to dialogue…[and] compromise,” says Poland’s minister for European affairs.
