The judgment was rejected as non-binding by the justice minister on the basis that it was issued by illegitimately appointed judges.
rule of law
Actions to restore democracy may sometimes “not fully comply with law”, admits Tusk
But the prime minister said this is because of the legal chaos left behind by the former PiS government.
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After moving to cut Hungary’s funds, EU is “analysing Poland”, which has “many problems”
Poland’s prime minister has pledged that his government will “strongly oppose” penalising Hungary.
Poland could replace blocked EU funds with loans from Asia, says deputy PM
The EU is carrying out “primitive blackmail aimed at forcing a change of government” in Poland, says Piotr Gliński.
“If Ukraine were dependent on Germany for defence it would no longer exist,” says Polish PM
Mateusz Morawiecki warned that “Berlin’s inaction seriously calls into question the value of the alliance with Germany”, whose “policies have inflicted tremendous damage on Europe”.
Is Poland’s right-wing ruling party becoming more Eurosceptic?
Aleks Szczerbiak
Amid a dispute over the rule of law and EU funds, PiS has toughened its rhetoric.
European judges bodies seek to keep Poland’s EU funds blocked
The European judges want to “prevent a decision to unblock EU funds for Poland” until concerns over the rule of law are fully addressed.
Supreme Court chief calls on EU to stop “bullying” Poland
“I get the impression that this is not about the rule of law,” said Małgorzata Manowska.
Polish judge critical of government blocked from return to work after lifting of suspension reversed
Igor Tuleya returned to court this morning after being suspended for almost two years, but discovered that he remained barred from work.
“We have no reason to fulfil our obligations towards the EU,” says Polish leader Kaczyński
Kaczyński also warned that there is a “German-Russian plan to rule over Europe” and suggested that the opposition is working under “foreign orders” to “enslave Poland”.
Poland closes judicial disciplinary chamber at heart of dispute with EU
The opposition warns that the chamber will simply be replaced by another that serves a similar purpose.
How will Poland’s “rule of law” dispute with the EU political establishment develop?
Aleks Szczerbiak
The need to maintain unity in the face of Russian aggression has put the EU under pressure to deescalate the conflict.
EU concerns over Polish democracy “absurd” and based on “lies”, says Trump’s former ambassador
“The EU has been the victim of a wave of fake news and propaganda from Russia,” says Georgette Mosbacher.
How can Poland spend its EU Covid recovery funds well?
Krzysztof Izdebski
The government must ensure transparency and participation.
