Aleks Szczerbiak
PiS is facing its most serious crisis for many years and may not survive in its current form
PiS
“In our view, she doesn’t exist”: PiS condemns own politician for taking seat of convicted former minister
PiS members call for non-recognition of her status as MP and the her removal from PiS.
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The return of disco polo: how Poland’s populists are using music to serve their agenda
Marek Kępa
The uniquely Polish genre of dance music has made a dramatic comeback, including featuring prominently on public TV.
European Court of Justice “supports the Polish opposition”, says Kaczyński
But he promised that the government would continue tackling “pathological” elements in the judiciary.
Kaczyński calls for unity in ruling camp as polls tighten for incumbent ahead of presidential election
PiS leader asks members of ruling coalition to put aside “own ambitions” and “plans to expand their formations”.
Warsaw names street after murdered mayor Adamowicz with call to “resist flood of hate”
Speeches at the unveiling blamed PiS for spreading hate against Adamowicz and presented him as a symbol of resistance to their “authoritarianism”.
Polish ruling party grants more funds to state media described as “propaganda mouthpieces”
PiS argues the money is need to compensate for declining revenues, but critics claim it will be used for government propaganda.
Former PiS politicians indicted for stealing 3 million zloty of clothes donated to Polish Red Cross
Ten people have been indicted for their role in the alleged scheme, including leading figures in the local Red Cross.
Poles trust EU the most and government the least among institutions, finds poll
The church has recorded the biggest drop in trust since 2017.
Activist signposts Polish towns as “LGBT-free zones” in protest against anti-LGBT resolutions
A number of Polish localities have declared themselves “free from LGBT ideology”, something activist Bart Staszewski has sought to highlight.
How will the latest judicial reform controversy affect Polish politics?
Aleks Szczerbiak
Could legal chaos impact on this year’s crucial presidential elections?
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.
Poland the only European country in which a majority have confidence in Trump
Poles have the most positive views towards Trump and the US among all European countries.
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”
