One more person is due to receive the penalty.
Sejm
“In our view, she doesn’t exist”: PiS condemns own politician for taking seat of convicted former minister
PiS members call for non-recognition of her status as MP and the her removal from PiS.
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Polish ruling coalition “is over” following rebellion on animal rights law, say officials
A minority government or early elections are possible.
MPs propose changing communist-era alcohol law to allow online sales in Poland
The government has signalled its opposition to the change.
Polish parliament removes requirement for MPs to declare earnings for outside work
A judge warns that the new rules could “roll out of the red carpet for corruption”.
Date set for new Polish presidential election, but opposition complain of unfair conditions
The opposition’s new candidate will have just days to collect the 100,000 supporting signatures.
New domestic violence law in Poland to immediately remove perpetrators from the home
The measure was supported by all political groups in parliament apart from the far right.
Polish elections “will not be fully free”, says head of electoral commission as poll shows majority want delay
The government’s data collection “flagrantly violated the law”, says a legal report.
Polish opposition announces plan to delay “illegitimate” presidential elections until 2021
An independent candidate has also sued the state for denying him his electoral rights.
Polish parliament approves moving its work online during coronavirus crisis
Many MPs argued that today’s session should itself have been held remotely.
What are the prospects for Poland’s radical-right Confederation?
Aleks Szczerbiak
What lies behind Confederation’s unexpected success, and can it continue?
Left-wing MPs call for removal of Christian cross from Polish parliament
The suggestion has met with an angry response from the conservative ruling party, with one MP saying it will happen “over my dead body”.
Female MPs declare victory in linguistic battle
Left alliance MP Wanda Nowicka has welcomed the decision to allow feminine forms to be used in parliamentary stationery.
A short guide to the Polish political scene
Monika Prończuk
As parliament reconvenes, we guide you through the various parties, their positions, and what to expect in the new term.
