One would reverse the near-total abortion ban while the other would decriminalise abortion assistance.
Sejm
Everything you need to know one year ahead of Poland’s parliamentary elections
Daniel Tilles
Polling suggests the outcome is too close to call.
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Polish parliament approves ban on nighttime alcohol sales in shops
All forms of advertising alcohol will also be prohibited.
Speaker of Polish parliament signs off on service dog’s retirement after eight years of “exemplary” service
Cobra was one of the first dogs to serve in the security force of Poland’s parliament.
Prime minister’s “right-hand man” elected as Polish constitutional court judge
Maciej Berek was chosen despite a rebellion from some members of the ruling coalition.
Candidate to lead Polish state history institute rejected in rare clash between houses of parliament
The Institute of National Remembrance has been leaderless since its previous head, Karol Nawrocki, become president.
EU prosecutors request lifting of Polish MP’s immunity
It is the first time in history that the EPPO has issued such a request for a sitting Polish member of parliament.
Polish parliament will seek rare override of presidential veto on dog-chaining ban
The last time a veto was overturned by parliament was in 2009 under President Lech Kaczyński.
New speaker bans sale of alcohol in Poland’s parliament
Parliament needs to “set an example”, says Włodzimierz Czarzasty.
Polish government wins parliamentary vote of confidence called in wake of presidential election defeat
Had he lost the vote, Prime Minister Donald Tusk would have been forced to resign.
Polish parliament strips opposition MP of immunity over Pegasus spyware purchase
Michał Woś is accused of abusing his powers while serving as deputy justice minister in the former PiS government.
Polish parliament approves first steps in ending near-total abortion ban
But the bills still face a number of major hurdles.
Anger after closed meeting of Polish parliamentary group broadcast live
The episode comes amid recent tensions between groups in the ruling coalition.
Far-right MP charged over attack on Jewish ceremony in Polish parliament
Grzegorz Braun has been charged with the crime of insulting a religious group, which carries a potential prison sentence.
