The European Commission “considers that there is no longer a clear risk of a serious breach of the rule of law in Poland”.
The European Commission “considers that there is no longer a clear risk of a serious breach of the rule of law in Poland”.
“There is no longer a clear risk of a serious breach of the rule of law in Poland,” says the European Commission.
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“Poland is not paying any fines at this stage,” says the country’s Europe minister amid an escalating dispute over Turów coal mine.
Poland’s government has responded to the European Commission “putting on hold” funds for regions that adopted anti-LGBT resolutions.
Poland’s government has responded to yesterday’s action by the European Commission.
The European Commission is also launching further infringement proceedings.
The commission will “act decisively” against Poland if it fails to implement ECJ rulings on its disciplinary chamber for judges.
“The operation of the disciplinary chamber can and should be reviewed,” says Mateusz Morawiecki.
In response, a Polish deputy justice minister accused Brussels of “acting in bad faith and violating the [EU] treaties”.
The European Commission says the two countries are contravening European values and laws.
Paweł Wiejski
The prime minister’s letter also points to divisions within the ruling coalition.
It is the first ever EU-wide report on the rule of law in individual member states.
It aims to increase awareness of equality issues, support women in their academic careers, and improve the gender balance in various disciplines.
Six Polish towns declared “LGBT ideology free zones” have had EU funding applications rejected.