PiS members call for non-recognition of her status as MP and the her removal from PiS.
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Kaczyński called to testify in investigation into Pegasus spyware use in Poland
Other witnesses include the two recently jailed and pardoned ex-PiS ministers.
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A short guide to the Polish political scene
Monika Prończuk
As parliament reconvenes, we guide you through the various parties, their positions, and what to expect in the new term.
Opposition takes control of Senate
The opposition’s candidate for Senate Speaker has been elected by a 51-48 majority, signalling that the opposition has enough votes to control the upper house,
Tusk warns PiS must be stopped from “destroying” Poland and criticises “naive” EU migration policy
“Everything should be done to prevent PiS from destroying the political order and rule of law for the next four years,” says Tusk.
The god of war returns: PiS’s controversial judicial nominations
Piotr Trudnowski
After every election, Jarosław Kaczyński, tired of steering towards the centre ground in campaigns, returns to what he knows best: conflict.
Supreme Court rejects fourth Senate vote recount request from PiS
The two remaining protests, however, could still potentially swing the balance of power in the upper house of parliament.
Poland’s Supreme Court rejects vote recount request from Law and Justice
The Polish Supreme Court has rejected PiS’s vote recount request for the Senate elections, concluding that the ruling party’s complaint was unfounded.
Nine reasons PiS may have passed its peak
Stanley Bill
Despite winning an unprecedented second outright majority, PiS faces challenges in its second term.
Ex-finance ministry employees accused of orchestrating VAT fraud
Two ex-finance ministry employees are accused of running an organised criminal group specialising in VAT fraud while working in a department fighting corruption and official misconduct.
A second term for Poland’s ruling United Right. Ten reasons for cautious optimism
Paweł Musiałek
Eight years of rule will force PiS to take responsibility for Poland’s successes and failures, and those more interested in finding solutions to the country’s problems than seeking an end to the party have reasons for optimism.
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.
What do the parliamentary election results mean for Polish politics?
Aleks Szczerbiak
Although the ruling party won a decisive victory, the overall balance of support for the government and opposition camps remains evenly divided.
