The pair was handed prison sentences yesterday but President Duda insists his decision to pardon them still stands.
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Polish prime minister committed “gross violation of law” in organising elections, rules court
“Poland cannot be considered a state of law if its organs infringe the provisions of the law,” said the judges.
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Polish government’s plan to hold elections next week “impossible”, says head of electoral commission
With postal-voting law still not passed, declaring a state of emergency would be the best solution, says PKW chief.
Catholic church calls for “free and fair elections” in Poland, while Tusk announces boycott
Poland’s bishops have warned that the election should not “raise legal doubts and suspicion of violating the constitution”.
It will be “impossible” for many Poles abroad to vote in presidential elections, admits foreign ministry
Some countries, including the UK, US and Germany, “expressly did not agree to the organisation of elections by in-person voting”.
EU, OSCE and Poland’s own electoral commission voice concern over holding elections amid epidemic
The government’s desire to hold elections amid the pandemic, and the manner in which they have sought to do so, have drawn concern.
Polish ruling party threatens to remove mayors who are refusing to organise presidential election
A number of mayors have declared they will refuse to organise voting in their districts.
Most Poles want presidential elections postponed, but ruling party pushes ahead
Three new polls show a big majority in favour of postponement.
To challenge for the presidency, the opposition needs a contest, not a coronation
Daniel Tilles
Only one candidate is standing in PO’s presidential primary. For a party that desperately requires new ideas and direction, this is a worrying sign.
