Mariusz Kamiński and Maciej Wąsik have been charged with violating their ban on holding public office.
PiS
Poland’s PiS to remain in ECR European Parliament group, resisting Orbán overtures
The ECR, which is the third largest group in the EP, is dominated by PiS and Giorgia Meloni’s Brothers of Italy.
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Polling polarised Poles: what government and opposition voters think of each other
Adam Traczyk
Poles favour democracy, but disagree on what it means in practice.
Polish state TV provides almost 100% negative coverage of opposition leader, finds study
TVP’s main evening news has mentioned the opposition leader almost every day.
Head of junior coalition partner hints at exit from government over tax dispute
The firing of a deputy minister “violates the coalition agreement” and we will not remain in government “at any cost”, says Jarosław Gowin.
US senators accuse Poland of “democratic backsliding” and “undermining media freedom”
The bipartisan group criticised a proposed law that would restrict foreign media ownership.
“This is Poland, not the EU,” says speaker of parliament
She also criticised those who protest against the government yet still accept the social benefits it has introduced.
US owner defends Polish TV station as ruling party MP refuses to rule out state-backed buyout
Discovery hit out at the “increasing overstepping of their competences by the regulatory authorities” in Poland.
Polish ruling party launches fight against nepotism in own ranks
“Cases of nepotism in our ranks undermine our credibility,” warned PiS chairman Jarosław Kaczyński.
Does Poland’s ruling party still have a parliamentary majority?
Aleks Szczerbiak
Despite losing its majority, PiS should still be able to gain enough support.
Polish ruling coalition loses parliamentary majority after MPs quit
The government should still be able to rely on votes from MPs outside its caucus to ensure a majority.
Poland can reach EU average wealth and become net budget payer within decade, pledges PiS
The prime minister and ruling party chairman say that a new government economic programme will help Poland catch up.
New breakaway party formed within Poland’s ruling coalition
The Republic Party was given the blessing of Jarosław Kaczyński, who attended and spoke at its launch.
How has the coronavirus pandemic crisis affected Polish politics?
Aleks Szczerbiak
A continuing crisis could undercut the government’s recovery plans and exacerbate tensions in the ruling camp.
