Krzysztof Mularczyk
In many areas – such as social, economic, defence and migration policy – it differs very little in style and substance.
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rule of law
Court confirms Polish opposition MP has European immunity and cannot be detained
The decision has exposed the government’s “thuggish methods”, says the politician.
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Head of Polish constitutional court sees off attempt to remove her by rebel judges
Questions still remain over how the tribunal will function given its internal disputes.
New Polish rules blocking international child returns “not permitted” under EU law, finds European court
The EU’s court is “attacking Polish children” and “spitting in the face of parents”, says a Polish minister in response to the ruling.
Poland informs European court it will not comply with order to reinstate judges
It is the first time in history that Poland has refused to comply with such measures, notes the European Court of Human Rights.
New EU action against Poland part of “German plan to liquidate member states”, says justice minister
“Some of the Brussels elite” are trying to expand the EU’s competencies, adds the Polish government’s spokesman.
Brussels launches legal action against Poland for “challenging primacy of EU law”
The European Commission says that Poland’s constitutional court has “violated EU law”.
Judicial bill aiming to unlock Poland’s EU funds passes to president for final decision
President Andrzej Duda can sign the bill into law, veto it, or send it to the constitutional court for assessment.
Less than 9% of Poles think judicial reforms have improved courts
Over half think that courts function worse than they did before the current government came to power.
Judge critical of Polish government’s judicial reforms has suspension overturned
The decision was made by a new judicial chamber established as part of its efforts to unlock frozen EU funds.
Polish judges seek charges against court president for ignoring European ruling to reinstate them
The trio accuse Piotr Schab – a key figure in the government’s overhaul of the judiciary – of abusing his powers.
Polish constitutional court judges rebel against chief justice, demanding she step down
The judges argue that the chief justice’s term expired last month, but she denies this and has been supported by the government.
Disciplinary charges brought against former Polish Supreme Court chief justice
Małgorzata Gersdorf, who led the Supreme Court from 2014 to 2020, has been a prominent critic of the government’s overhaul of the judiciary.
European court orders transfer of Warsaw judges to be suspended
The three judges refused to sit alongside colleagues appointed after the government overhauled the judicial nomination body.
