The government wants to create “a state that is equal for everyone and excludes no one”, said the deputy prime minister.
The government wants to create “a state that is equal for everyone and excludes no one”, said the deputy prime minister.
Two days earlier, parliament gave initial approval to legislation that would soften Poland’s strict abortion laws.
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The case has prompted shock and anger, including over the fact that people witnessed the attack but failed to intervene.
The mayor cited security concerns and pointed to an antisemitic sign that appeared at a previous march in support of Palestine.
Opposition-controlled city hall claimed it is “the largest demonstration in the history of Warsaw”.
But the conservative authorities say the death was caused by medical malpractice, not the abortion law.
Poland’s constitution stipulates that judges “shall not perform public activities incompatible with the principles of independence”.
“We are here today so that the whole world can see how strong we are and how many of us are ready to fight for democracy,” said Donald Tusk.
The event, which is organised by far-right groups but also attended by mainstream conservatives, passed peacefully.
“Life, marriage and family are written into the genetic code of our nation,” says the organiser.
Katowice’s LGBT parade was held jointly with the Ukrainian city of Odesa while Lublin’s passed peacefully, unlike in previous years.
“From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for everything you do,” declared Ukraine’s ambassador.
LGBT marches are becoming increasingly common and well attended in Poland.
A rally took place in Kalisz yesterday in protest at Thursday’s march.