His lawyers hailed the ruling as “a milestone towards protecting religious freedom” against “large corporations that impose left-wing ideology on employees”.
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Polish top court to ask for EU ruling on recognising same-sex marriages
The case was brought by a Polish same-sex couple who married in Germany.
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“Climate” and “LGBT” chosen as Polish words of the year for 2019
A panel of academics and an internet poll agreed on the top two words of 2019, although in reverse order.
Employee who refused LGBT client has case dismissed by court at justice minister’s request
The latest twist in a long-running court case.
European Parliament condemns “LGBT-free zones” in Poland
The resolution warns of “attacks against the LGBTI community in Poland, including growing hate speech by elected officials and public media”.
Same-sex couple cannot register in Poland as parents of UK-born child, rules top court
Allowing same-sex couples to register as the parents of a child would be “a threat to the Polish legal order”, rules a court.
Minister defends “free speech” of lecturer fired for homophobic class
Firing a lecturer for a “homophobic” class constitutes a violation of free speech and academic freedom, says the higher education minister.
Opposition presidential contender declares support for same-sex marriage in Poland
Jacek Jaśkowiak’s support for same-sex marriage could cause tension within his own Civic Platform party.
“LGBT ideology” is like Nazism or Bolshevism and must be resisted, says Polish archbishop
LGBT is “dangerous”, “like Bolshevik or Hitlerite ideologies”, says the Arcbishop of Kraków, who also warns that paedophilia in the church should not be exaggerated.
Polish far-right party to propose anti-LGBT law plus limits on Jewish property restitution and abortion
The far-right Confederation wants an “anti-LGBT law” that would “ban LGBT”, as well as to restrict abortions and Jewish property restitution.
“Rainbow Friday” in Polish schools faces anti-LGBT backlash
Schoolchildren around Poland have taken part in the annual “Rainbow Friday” (Tęczowy Piątek) initiative to show support for LGBT people. Notes from Poland looks at reactions.
Poland’s “insult laws” and the threat to free speech
Daniel Tilles
Daniel Tilles analyses Poland’s unusually zealous enforcement of “insult laws” and how they are unequally enforced, creating a threat to free speech.
Liberal, secular and gay: Poland’s unlikeliest – and most interesting – rising political star
Daniel Tilles
Daniel Tilles highlights one of Poland’s liberal rising stars – Robert Biedroń – and discusses how his sexuality might hurt his chances for higher office.
