Alicja Ptak
Poland is Europe’s leading producer of lithium-ion batteries and second globally, behind only China.
European Commission
Poland handed budget portfolio in new European Commission
Polish candidate Piotr Serafin has been nominated as commissioner for budget, anti-fraud and public administration.
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EU launches legal action against Poland and Hungary over LGBT rights
The European Commission says the two countries are contravening European values and laws.
Polish threats to block EU budget over rule of law are empty, say experts
Paweł Wiejski
The prime minister’s letter also points to divisions within the ruling coalition.
European Commission raises concern over rule of law, media pluralism and LGBT rights in Poland
It is the first ever EU-wide report on the rule of law in individual member states.
Warsaw University becomes first in Poland to adopt Gender Equality Plan
It aims to increase awareness of equality issues, support women in their academic careers, and improve the gender balance in various disciplines.
Polish towns denied EU funding due to “LGBT ideology free zones”
Six Polish towns declared “LGBT ideology free zones” have had EU funding applications rejected.
European Commission intervenes on “LGBT ideology free zones” in Poland
The Commission has requested an explanation from the heads of five provinces.
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.
EU court orders Poland to suspend disciplinary regime for judges or face daily fines
The Polish government argues the EU has no right to intervene and is “violating Poland’s sovereignty”.
We stopped EU “imposing foreign culture of Islam on us”, says Polish minister following ECJ ruling
The ECJ found that Poland breached its obligations under EU law by failing to accept refugees.
EU Commission VP in Warsaw: “I would like to do more to protect judges”
Meanwhile, the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) has added Poland to its rule-of-law monitoring procedure.
