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politics1 year ago

"Poland's Path to Judicial Independence and EU Funding"

Poland's judiciary was heavily influenced by the right-wing Law and Justice party, which appointed loyal judges and made unconstitutional changes. The new government led by Prime Minister Donald Tusk aims to restore judicial independence and unfreeze EU funds, but faces challenges due to entrenched changes and potential presidential vetoes. Deputy Justice Minister Arkadiusz Myrcha is leading efforts to repair the nomination process for judges, while Justice Minister Adam Bodnar presented a plan to the EU to restore the rule of law in Poland. Warsaw Judge Igor Tuleya, a prominent figure in the fight for democracy, highlights the aggressive but legal approach taken by the new government to restore democratic institutions.

via NPR|
#democratic-institutions#european-union#judiciary
politics1 year ago

"Poland's Government Overhauls Far-Right Public Media"

Poland's new liberal government, led by Prime Minister Donald Tusk, has swiftly taken control of the state-funded TVP broadcaster from the far-right nationalist Law and Justice party, which had turned it into a propaganda machine. The changes include firing the old leadership, replacing the editorial staff, and broadcasting news unfavorable to the new government, aiming to restore impartiality and calmness to the news. The move comes after the EU cut off funding to Poland due to concerns about media impartiality, and a survey shows 56% of voters support the Tusk government's changes.

via NPR|
#government#law-and-justice-party#media
politics2 years ago

"Polish President Pardons Opposition MPs for Second Time Amid Political Dispute"

Poland's President Andrzej Duda has pardoned two imprisoned opposition politicians for the second time, citing concern for their health and the wishes of Law and Justice party supporters. The politicians, former Interior Minister Mariusz Kamiński and his former deputy, Maciej Wąsik, were arrested earlier this month and had gone on a hunger strike. Duda's decision has sparked criticism, with some arguing that his 2015 pardon was ineffective and that he is disregarding Poland's law in favor of the ruling party's interests.

via Euronews|
#law-and-justice-party#opposition-mps#pardons
politics2 years ago

"Polish President Duda Pardons Imprisoned Politicians in Political Clash"

Polish President Andrzej Duda pardoned two jailed politicians from the nationalist Law and Justice party, sparking a clash with new Prime Minister Donald Tusk. The politicians had been convicted of abuse of power and were in jail for the past two weeks. Duda's move is seen as a significant defeat and aligns him with PiS, giving him the ability to thwart Tusk's reform attempts. The pardon comes after a previous one issued in 2015 was deemed invalid, and the two politicians were convicted in December. Despite public and justice ministry opposition, Duda succumbed to pressure from PiS leaders. The pardon eliminates the penalty but does not cancel their conviction, leaving their parliamentary seats vacant.

via POLITICO Europe|
#law-and-justice-party#pardon#poland
world2 years ago

"Poland's Political Turmoil: Protests, Pardons, and Power Struggles"

A dramatic standoff occurred at the Presidential Palace in Poland as former Interior Minister Mariusz Kaminski declared himself a "political prisoner" and went on a hunger strike to protest his arrest for abuse of power. The incident escalated the ousted Law and Justice party's campaign to resist the transfer of power after losing its parliamentary majority in October, casting the election winners as illegitimate usurpers. The standoff ended peacefully after police officers entered the building and took Kaminski and a former aide into custody.

via The New York Times|
#law-and-justice-party#poland#political-standoff
politics2 years ago

"Polish Police Arrest Fugitive Politicians Seeking Refuge in Presidential Palace"

Two Polish politicians convicted of abuse of power, who had sought refuge in the presidential palace, were arrested by police, escalating a standoff between the new and previous governments. President Andrzej Duda, aligned with the Law and Justice party, welcomed the politicians into the palace, prompting accusations from Prime Minister Donald Tusk of obstructing justice. The dispute centers on the convictions of the politicians, who were pardoned by Duda in 2015 but had their pardons overturned by the Supreme Court. The arrests have led to a deep constitutional crisis and sparked outrage and support from various political figures in Poland.

via The Associated Press|
#constitutional-crisis#law-and-justice-party#poland
politics2 years ago

"Arrested Polish Politicians Spark Political Disarray at Presidential Palace"

Two Polish politicians convicted of abuse of power were arrested after taking refuge in the presidential palace, escalating a standoff between the new government and the previous ruling party. President Andrzej Duda, aligned with the Law and Justice party, welcomed the men into the palace, leading to accusations of obstructing justice from Prime Minister Donald Tusk. The dispute centers on the convictions of the politicians, who insist they are innocent, and their subsequent arrest has sparked a constitutional crisis and political turmoil in Poland.

via ABC News|
#abuse-of-power#law-and-justice-party#poland
politics2 years ago

Poland's Government Takes Action to Liberate State Media from Political Influence

Poland's new pro-European Union government, led by Prime Minister Donald Tusk, has taken steps to regain control of the country's state media and other state agencies from the conservative Law and Justice party. The new government aims to restore objectivity and free expression in state media, which was previously used as a propaganda tool by the Law and Justice party. The move has been met with protests from the opposition party, who claim the actions are illegal. The new government has also made changes in the justice system and appointed new heads to security and intelligence offices.

via The Independent|
#government-control#law-and-justice-party#media-freedom
politics2 years ago

Poland's Government Takes Back Control of Public Media, Sparking Standoff

Poland's new government, led by the Law and Justice (PiS) party, has seized control of the country's publicly owned television, radio, and news agency from loyalists to the previous government. This move is part of a broader revolution that includes investigations into the actions of the former government and the replacement of heads of security agencies. The public media had been under tight political control since 2015, favoring PiS and President Andrzej Duda. The government's actions have been met with both support and criticism, with PiS MPs protesting the changes and the ruling coalition celebrating the restoration of "free media."

via POLITICO Europe|
#government-control#law-and-justice-party#media
politics2 years ago

"Poland's Shift in Power: From Authoritarian Rule to Centrist Leadership"

Poland's Law and Justice Party (PiS) has lost a confidence vote, ending its eight-year authoritarian rule. The party fell short of a parliamentary majority in October's general election and failed to find a coalition to stay in power. Centrist politician Donald Tusk is expected to become prime minister and form a coalition government. PiS had implemented an illiberal transformation of Poland, but its rule was marked by division and criticism from international bodies. Tusk will face challenges from a president and courts system favoring the former ruling party, as well as the need to appease a diverse coalition.

via CNN|
#authoritarian-rule#coalition#donald-tusk
politics2 years ago

"Poland's Transition: Tusk Takes the Helm as Prime Minister"

Poland's Law and Justice (PiS) party is expected to lose control after eight years in power, with Donald Tusk set to become the new prime minister. Tusk aims to revolutionize domestic politics and Poland's relationship with the outside world. The transition process involves Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki making a speech, followed by a vote of confidence that he is likely to lose. Tusk, backed by a coalition of opposition parties, will then be nominated as prime minister and present his Cabinet and governing program. Tusk's priorities include unblocking EU pandemic relief funds and restoring the rule of law. However, passing new laws on the judicial system may face challenges if President Andrzej Duda vetoes them. Tusk vows to hold accountable those who broke the law during PiS rule and criticizes the interim government's cost and attempts to maintain influence.

via POLITICO Europe|
#donald-tusk#government-transition#law-and-justice-party
politics2 years ago

Massive March in Warsaw Celebrates Polish Independence Day

Tens of thousands of nationalists marched in Warsaw to commemorate Polish Independence Day under the slogan "Poland is not yet lost." The event comes after Poland's nationalist Law and Justice party (PiS) lost its absolute majority in parliament in an election last month, making it unlikely for them to form a government. Opposition leader Donald Tusk called for moderation in an Independence Day video message, while PiS Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki is unlikely to win a confidence vote in the lower house of parliament. Tusk's liberal Civic Platform has entered coalition negotiations with two other parties, making him a likely candidate for prime minister.

via DW (English)|
#law-and-justice-party#nationalists#opposition-alliance
politics2 years ago

"Poland's Opposition Parties Form Coalition, Aiming for Change"

Poland's three largest opposition parties have signed a coalition agreement, prioritizing security against Russian aggression, restoring the rule of law, addressing the climate crisis, improving women's rights, education, healthcare, and combating hate speech. The coalition, which controls a majority of parliamentary seats, aims to hold the incumbent Law and Justice party accountable. However, they have differences on issues like abortion and LGBTQ+ rights. Outgoing Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki has been given a chance to form a new government, but the opposition coalition has a comfortable majority and criticized the move as "playing for time."

via POLITICO Europe|
#coalition-agreement#government-formation#law-and-justice-party
politics2 years ago

Poland's President Nominates Outgoing Prime Minister to Form New Government

Polish President Andrzej Duda, loyal to the nationalist Law and Justice Party (PiS), nominated outgoing Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki to form a new government despite slim chances of success. PiS, the largest party following the October 15 election, lacks the support to secure a majority. Duda ignored appeals from opposition parties to choose Donald Tusk as the new leader. Morawiecki has two weeks to present a cabinet and another two weeks to hold a confidence vote. If he fails, parliament will propose its own candidate, likely Tusk. Duda's loyalty to PiS raises concerns for the future.

via POLITICO Europe|
#andrzej-duda#donald-tusk#law-and-justice-party
politics2 years ago

Polish President Set to Reveal New Prime Minister Selection

Polish President Andrzej Duda will announce the new prime minister on Monday evening, ending weeks of uncertainty after the ruling Law and Justice (PiS) party lost its parliamentary majority in the October election. The pro-European Union opposition parties, which won a combined 248 seats, are expected to form the next government, with Civic Coalition (KO) leader Donald Tusk as the potential prime minister. Despite the unlikelihood of finding a coalition partner, PiS's outgoing Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki still intends to try and form a government.

via Reuters|
#law-and-justice-party#poland#politics