Poland prepares changes to judicial law to unblock EU funds
2 years ago

Poland prepares changes to judicial law to unblock EU funds

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Please try again later {{ /verifyErrors }} Poland’s government has submitted a proposed law to parliament that would reverse some key judicial system regulations that caused the European Union to block the distribution of pandemic recovery funds to the nation. Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki, who is trying to get more than 35 billion euros of EU funds unfrozen, said Wednesday that the proposed amendments were “good for Poland.” He urged lawmakers across the political spectrum to swiftly approve the law that was submitted late on Tuesday. The withheld EU funds and how far Poland should go to secure them — while facing a widening budget deficit and high inflation — have become a source of increasing tension within the ruling coalition, and especially between Morawiecki and Justice Minister Zbigniew Ziobro, the author of the controversial policies on the judiciary.

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The EU’s executive decides to end legal standoff with Poland over democracy concerns
7 months, 2 weeks ago

The EU’s executive decides to end legal standoff with Poland over democracy concerns

Associated Press  

BRUSSELS — The European Union’s executive decided on Monday to end its 6-year dispute with member state Poland, saying Prime Minister Donald Tusk has initiated the necessary changes to reverse what the bloc called the previous government’s backsliding on democratic principles. “Today, marks a new chapter for Poland,” said EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, calling the breakthrough the …

EU to drop rule-of-law dispute with Poland
7 months, 2 weeks ago

EU to drop rule-of-law dispute with Poland

Al Jazeera  

European Union says Poland has launched a series of measures to address concerns about judicial independence. “Today, marks a new chapter for Poland,” European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said, calling the breakthrough a result of the country’s determined reform efforts. “The ongoing restoration of the rule of law in Poland is great for the Polish people and our …

EU to begin releasing billions of euros to Poland that were frozen over previous government policies
9 months, 3 weeks ago

EU to begin releasing billions of euros to Poland that were frozen over previous government policies

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Top EU official says decisions coming next week on the release of massive funds for Poland
10 months ago

Top EU official says decisions coming next week on the release of massive funds for Poland

The Independent  

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Poland set to get more than 5 billion euros in EU money after commission approves recovery plan
1 year, 1 month ago

Poland set to get more than 5 billion euros in EU money after commission approves recovery plan

Associated Press  

BRUSSELS — Poland is set to receive more than 5 billion euros in EU funds after the European Commission gave a positive assessment Tuesday of the country’s revised recovery plan that includes green reforms and investments. The 5.1 billion euros pre-financing is part of the bloc’s REPowerEU program aimed at helping the 27 EU nations recover from the energy crisis …

EU executive chides Poland, Hungary for democratic deficiencies
1 year, 5 months ago

EU executive chides Poland, Hungary for democratic deficiencies

Associated Press  

BRUSSELS — The European Union’s executive on Wednesday chided Poland and Hungary for democratic deficiencies that have been accerbated by measures taken or left unaddressed by the current governments. While the EU Commission’s annual rule of law report noted a smattering of improvements in the two nations, it also underscored many remaining shortcomings that highlight the standoff between the Brussels-based …

EU launches legal action against Poland over new Russian influence law
1 year, 6 months ago

EU launches legal action against Poland over new Russian influence law

Associated Press  

BRUSSELS — The European Union on Thursday launched legal action against member country Poland over a contentious new law that the nationalist government claims is meant to combat Russian influence but which critics say could be used to persecute opposition politicians. The European Commission said it believes that the new law “unduly interferes with the democratic process,” and that it …

EU top court says that Poland’s justice reform infringes EU law
1 year, 6 months ago

EU top court says that Poland’s justice reform infringes EU law

Associated Press  

BRUSSELS — The European Union stepped up its rule-of-law fight with member state Poland on Monday when the bloc’s highest court confirmed that Warsaw had refused to comply with EU rules on judicial independence for which it has already lost more than 500 million euros in fines. The Court of Justice of the EU ruled that Poland’s 2019 justice reform …

EU top court says that Poland's justice reform infringes EU law
1 year, 6 months ago

EU top court says that Poland's justice reform infringes EU law

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Top EU court rules Poland’s justice reforms infringe EU law
1 year, 6 months ago

Top EU court rules Poland’s justice reforms infringe EU law

Al Jazeera  

European Commission brought case over 2019 changes that bar Polish courts from applying EU law in some cases. The European Court of Justice, the European Union’s highest court, has ruled that Poland’s 2019 justice reforms infringe the bloc’s rule of law. On Monday, the Luxembourg-based ECJ said Poland’s ruling Law and Justice Party’s judicial reforms were damaging the independence of …

Poland's divisive justice minister to face confidence vote
2 years ago

Poland's divisive justice minister to face confidence vote

The Independent  

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Poland’s top politician hints at easing judicial changes
2 years, 1 month ago

Poland’s top politician hints at easing judicial changes

Associated Press  

WARSAW, Poland — Poland’s ruling party leader hinted Monday that the government may ease off the controversial changes to the judicial system that have become a sticking point with EU officials in Brussels, who say they violate the rule of law and are withholding coronavirus recovery funds from Warsaw. Poland’s most powerful politician, Jaroslaw Kaczynski, told Polish Radio that a …

EU rule of law report decries situation in Poland, Hungary
2 years, 5 months ago

EU rule of law report decries situation in Poland, Hungary

Associated Press  

BRUSSELS — The European Union’s executive on Wednesday decried the rule of law situation in Poland and Hungary, centering on perceived breaches in their judiciary and media in its annual report. Polish Justice Minister Zbigniew Ziobro, who also holds the job of prosecutor-general, said the report was “yet another blackmail by the EU.” He insisted that Poland’s government shouldn’t be …

No justice reform in Poland, no money, EU chief vows
2 years, 6 months ago

No justice reform in Poland, no money, EU chief vows

Associated Press  

BRUSSELS — The European Union’s chief executive vowed Tuesday that Poland would get no money from the bloc’s vast pandemic relief fund until the right-wing government rolls back measures deemed to limit the independence of the country’s judiciary. These three commitments, translated into milestones, must be fulfilled before any payment can be made,” European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen …

EU chief: Poland’s actions will decide when it gets funds
2 years, 6 months ago

EU chief: Poland’s actions will decide when it gets funds

Associated Press  

WARSAW, Poland — The European Commission chief said Thursday that Poland’s right-wing government is responsible for fully implementing the steps on judiciary independence that will make the disbursement of billions of euros in EU pandemic recovery grants and loans for the country possible. Commission President Ursula von der Leyen was in Warsaw to officially confirm the EU executive’s long-delayed approval …

Polish lawmakers back removing judicial body EU criticized
2 years, 6 months ago

Polish lawmakers back removing judicial body EU criticized

Associated Press  

WARSAW, Poland — Polish lawmakers on Thursday approved removing a controversial disciplinary body within Poland’s top court that the right-wing government has used to sanction outspoken judges and which has drawn condemnation from the European Union. Poland’s government expects the removal of the divisive Disciplinary Chamber of the Supreme Court to end its drawn-out spat with the EU, paving the …

EU can withhold funds from Hungary, Poland, top court rules
2 years, 10 months ago

EU can withhold funds from Hungary, Poland, top court rules

Associated Press  

BRUSSELS — In a ruling hailed as a boost to democratic values, the European Union’s highest court said Wednesday that the 27-nation bloc can suspend support payments to member states if they breach rule of law principles. When it comes to democratic principles, “the European Union must be able to defend those values, within the limits of its powers,” the …

European Union initiates action after Poland violates bloc laws
3 years ago

European Union initiates action after Poland violates bloc laws

The Hindu  

The EU announced on Wednesday it is launching legal action against Poland for ignoring European Union law and undermining the independence of its national judiciary. EU economy commissioner Paolo Gentiloni said the infringement proceedings targeted Poland for breaching the primacy of EU law and for deciding that certain articles of EU treaties were incompatible with Polish laws. Poland’s Deputy Justice …

EU takes legal action against Poland over rule-of-law dispute
3 years ago

EU takes legal action against Poland over rule-of-law dispute

Al Jazeera  

Poland says the EU’s decision reflects a trend towards ‘bureaucratic centralism’ in Brussels that ‘has to be stopped’. Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki on Wednesday said the EU’s decision reflected a trend towards “bureaucratic centralism” in Brussels that “has to be stopped”. Attack on sovereignty Poland’s Deputy Justice Minister Sebastian Kaleta hit back by calling the EU announcement “an attack …

EU Parliament to file lawsuit against Commission over ‘failure’ to punish countries who ‘violate’ rule of law
3 years, 2 months ago

EU Parliament to file lawsuit against Commission over ‘failure’ to punish countries who ‘violate’ rule of law

CNN  

CNN — The European Union is facing mounting pressure from its own lawmakers to withhold funds to Poland as an ongoing spat between Warsaw and Brussels intensifies. On Tuesday, lawyers for the European Parliament were asked to prepare a lawsuit against the European Commission – the bloc’s executive arm – over its “failure” to punish member states who “violate the …

EU chief says Polish court ruling is a threat to the bloc
3 years, 2 months ago

EU chief says Polish court ruling is a threat to the bloc

Al Jazeera  

Ursula von der Leyen warns Warsaw that Brussels will act over acrimonious dispute concerning primacy of EU law. Addressing EU politicians in Strasbourg on Tuesday, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said the ruling by Poland’s Constitutional Tribunal earlier this month was “a direct challenge to the unity of the European legal order” and undermines the protection of judicial …

Fearing ‘Polexit’, Poles join mass pro-EU rallies
3 years, 2 months ago

Fearing ‘Polexit’, Poles join mass pro-EU rallies

Al Jazeera  

Demonstrations in more than 100 towns and cities across Poland on Sunday as Brussels-Warsaw tensions simmer. The marches came after Poland’s Constitutional Tribunal ruled on Thursday that parts of EU law are incompatible with the country’s constitution, undermining the legal pillar on which the 27-nation bloc stands. ‘Violate democratic rules’ Donald Tusk, the Polish former head of the European Council …

Poland ‘on path to Polexit’ after judges rule national laws supersede EU
3 years, 2 months ago

Poland ‘on path to Polexit’ after judges rule national laws supersede EU

The Telegraph  

Poland's future in the European Union was thrown into doubt on Thursday after judges ruled that Polish law superseded EU law in the latest clash between Warsaw and Brussels. Jaroslaw Kaczynski, the leader of Law and Justice, the dominant party in Poland's governing coalition, said a different ruling would mean that "Poland is not a sovereign state". They accused Mateusz …

Poland challenges supremacy of EU law in snub to Brussels
3 years, 2 months ago

Poland challenges supremacy of EU law in snub to Brussels

Al Jazeera  

Poland’s top court has challenged the supremacy of European Union law in a landmark ruling, widening the diplomatic rift between Warsaw and Brussels. The court also warned EU institutions not to “act beyond the scope of their competencies” by interfering with Poland’s judiciary, which has been a major bone of contention with Brussels. The ruling prompted a stern warning from …

Brussels calls for daily fines on Poland over threat to judicial independence
3 years, 3 months ago

Brussels calls for daily fines on Poland over threat to judicial independence

The Telegraph  

Brussels on Tuesday asked the European Court of Justice to impose daily fines on Poland over rules it says undermines the independence of Polish judges. The European Commission said it wanted the EU’s top court to "impose financial penalties on Poland to ensure compliance" with the Luxembourg-based court’s order. Justice Commissioner Didier Reynders told Polsat News broadcaster that Brussels wanted …

Poland’s president sees need for law change after EU censure
3 years, 4 months ago

Poland’s president sees need for law change after EU censure

Associated Press  

WARSAW, Poland — Poland’s President Andrzej Duda said Friday he sees the need for changes to his country’s law on disciplining judges, in a significant shift in tone on an issue that has brought a tense and drawn-out spat with European Union authorities. Duda was commenting on letters from the head of Poland’s top court appealing to him and other …

Poland’s top court rejects EU court injunctions as invalid
3 years, 5 months ago

Poland’s top court rejects EU court injunctions as invalid

Al Jazeera  

Constitutional Tribunal says even though Poland is an EU member, domestic issues concerning judiciary and court system remain sole purview of Polish authorities and legislation. Poland’s constitutional court has ruled that interim measures imposed on the Polish judicial system by the top European court are against the country’s constitution, accelerating the collision course between Poland’s right-wing government and Brussels. “The …

Poland stokes fears of EU exit as court defies bloc over reforms
3 years, 5 months ago

Poland stokes fears of EU exit as court defies bloc over reforms

The Telegraph  

Poland's membership of the EU was plunged into uncertainty on Wednesday after its judges defied a European court order to reverse some of its controversial judicial reforms. Stanisław Piotrowicz, a senior Polish judge, said that interim measures by the EU’s highest court, which ordered Warsaw to suspend the reforms, were “not in line” with the Polish constitution. “Against the wishes …

Dutch MPs urge cabinet to take Poland to EU court for legal system interference
4 years ago

Dutch MPs urge cabinet to take Poland to EU court for legal system interference

Dutch News  

A majority of Dutch MPs have voted in favour of a motion urging the cabinet to take Poland to the European Court of Justice for political interference in the legal system. The Dutch government, the motion said, should now investigate and make the necessary arrangements to take Poland to court, preferably together with other like-minded states. Both Blok and prime …

Dutch MPs urge cabinet to take Poland to EU court for legal system interference
4 years ago

Dutch MPs urge cabinet to take Poland to EU court for legal system interference

Dutch News  

A majority of Dutch MPs have voted in favour of a motion urging the cabinet to take Poland to the European Court of Justice for political interference in the legal system. The Dutch government, the motion said, should now investigate and make the necessary arrangements to take Poland to court, preferably together with other like-minded states. Both Blok and prime …

Poland, Hungary veto EU budget over rule-of-law issue
4 years, 1 month ago

Poland, Hungary veto EU budget over rule-of-law issue

Associated Press  

WARSAW, Poland — Poland and Hungary on Monday vetoed the European Union’s next seven-year budget and a massive coronavirus recovery plan due to a new mechanism that links EU funding to the rule of law, plunging the 27-nation bloc into a political crisis. Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban’s press chief Bertalan Havasi said Monday that Orban had written a letter …

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