The decision marks the latest twist in a long-running political and legal battle linked to the judicial reforms implemented by PiS itself.
PiS
Electoral commission rejects ruling by disputed Supreme Court chamber restoring opposition funding
Tens of millions of zloty in public funding for PiS are at stake.
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