The European Court of Human Rights ordered Poland to pay judge Igor Tuleya €30,000 in compensation.
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Poland’s Supreme Court asks if Dutch court meets EU rule-of-law standards
The decision follows cases of courts in other countries, including the Netherlands, questioning the independence of courts in Poland.
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Elections in May “illegal and unfair”: interview with Poland’s chief justice as her term ends
“I wasn’t prepared for a battle,” says the outgoing chief justice.
Growing majority see Polish judicial reforms as “unacceptable attempt to violate rule of law”
A new poll echoes previous ones showing PiS’s judicial reforms having more opponents than supporters.
Poland’s courts struggling to cope with record case load and judicial vacancies: report
New data show a mounting case load for judges.
First judge to face Poland’s controversial new disciplinary powers
Judge Tuleya, a critic of the government’s judicial overhaul, may have his immunity waived.
Six arguments PiS uses to justify Poland’s judicial overhaul – and why they are wrong
Anna Wójcik
Though consistent and seemingly convincing, the government’s justifications for its judicial changes are misleading and often false.
Venice Commission and EU condemn Polish court reforms but president wants to push ahead
Despite negative opinions from the Venice Commission, EU and OSCE, Duda reportedly supports the form.
Judges from around Europe to join protest in Warsaw against Polish court reforms
The Venice Commission has also arrived in Warsaw to prepare an “urgent opinion”
“We will continue judicial reforms”, says Polish PM in response to ECJ’s ruling
Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki announced on Wednesday that Poland’s government will continue the judicial reforms, despite the recent ruling of the European Court of Justice (ECJ).
Poland’s Supreme Court rejects vote recount request from Law and Justice
The Polish Supreme Court has rejected PiS’s vote recount request for the Senate elections, concluding that the ruling party’s complaint was unfounded.
Kiełbasa politics: Poland’s government and the European Union
Stanley Bill
Stanley Bill delves into the details of Poland’s evolving populism. He discusses judicial reforms, comparisons to the United States, and the increasing tension with the European Union.
