It is the first time in history that the EPPO has issued such a request for a sitting Polish member of parliament.
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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.
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Political leaders join Hanukkah ceremony in Polish parliament after far-right MP’s attack
“This is the true face of Poland,” said Michael Schudrich, the chief rabbi.
Far-right MP expelled from Polish parliament after spraying Hanukkah candles with fire extinguisher
Grzegorz Braun’s actions have been condemned across the political spectrum.
Warsaw cinema screens live feed from parliament amid change in government
The organiser says that thousands of people have expressed interest in tickets, far more than they can accommodate.
Voting age “must be lowered to 16”, says new speaker of Polish parliament
But any change to the voting age would require an amendment to the constitution.
New deputy speaker calls for dogs to be allowed into Polish parliament
“MPs have pets and sometimes they have to bring them because they have nowhere to leave them.”
Record number of female MPs in Poland’s parliament after elections
The number of female senators, however, has fallen from 24 to 17.
Polish parliament condemns German “interference” in elections
The resolution was in response to a German politician’s criticism of the ruling party.
Poland to get new public holiday commemorating children of war
The holiday honours Polish children who suffered under German and Soviet occupation during World War II.
Polish parliament approves monthly payments to families of uniformed personnel killed in line of duty
Children, spouses and parents of those killed would be eligible.
Polish NGO submits a bill proposing jail sentences for providing information about and “inciting” abortion
Those found guilty of “advocating” or “inciting” abortion would face prison sentences.
Polish opposition criticised after MP with Covid attends key parliamentary vote
The MP has also been accused of hypocrisy after previously criticising the government for relaxing quarantine rules.
Polish ruling party seeks to end legal immunity for all MPs and judges
The change would require an amendment to the constitution, and therefore support from parts of the opposition.
