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The Polish Sejm has postponed the mandatory appointment of student rights advocates in schools by two years, meaning they will not begin operations on September 1, 2026, as originally planned.
The Polish Sejm has passed a new law aimed at deregulating energy provisions, which includes simplifying electricity bills for households and liberalizing certain heating regulations.
The Polish parliament has passed a civil partnership law, but President Nawrocki has stated he will veto it, citing constitutional concerns.
The Polish Sejm is debating a government bill concerning the 'closest person', with Katarzyna Kotula from Lewica stating that 'everything that could arouse emotions has been removed', and Urszula Pasławska from PSL confirming that 'we have resigned from great ideological changes'.
The Polish Sejm has passed new legislation, including updated rules for tax formalities and the statute of limitations, as well as a new law specifically addressing cryptocurrencies. This marks the third attempt to approve the cryptocurrency legislation.
The Polish Sejm's Justice and Human Rights Committee presented a report on candidates for the National Council of the Judiciary (KRS). A vote on the selection, which should occur at the next session, might be postponed, potentially leading the President to question the council's legality.
A new political party poll indicates that four main parties would secure seats in the Polish Sejm. The survey provides an updated snapshot of the country's political landscape.
Polish Minister Radosław Sikorski has reportedly caused a dispute with Israel, following Israeli expectations for the Polish parliament regarding MP Berkowicz and calls for a comprehensive national plan to combat anti-Semitism.
The Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a statement attacking Polish MP Konrad Berkowicz, stating 'there is no place for him in the Polish parliament,' to which Berkowicz responded, 'Poland is not and will not be your colony.'
A Polish Member of Parliament displayed an Israeli flag defaced with a swastika during a parliamentary session, stating that "Israel is the new Third Reich" and accusing it of genocide. The incident sparked widespread condemnation and occurred as the March of the Living was held in Poland.
A special parliamentary committee in Poland has rejected a motion to dismiss a draft bill concerning the status of a "close person" and has begun detailed work on its provisions, adopting several clarifying amendments.
The Polish parliament proceeded with the swearing-in of constitutional court judges, a move that reportedly defies the president and further complicates the country's rule-of-law crisis.
A new United Surveys poll for Wirtualna Polska indicates that neither the KO, Left, and PSL coalition nor the PiS and Konfederacja bloc would secure a majority in the Sejm, potentially leading to a stalemate.
According to "Rzeczpospolita," the Polish Sejm is set to resume work on projects aimed at liberalizing abortion law before the summer holidays, with political negotiations currently underway.
Petitions have been submitted to the Polish Sejm advocating for pension bonuses for parents, arguing that individuals combining parenthood with professional work should be rewarded.
Polish Sejm Marshal Włodzimierz Czarzasty publicly urged President Karol Nawrocki to make a decision and 'act as he should,' confirming he sent a letter appealing for action on an unspecified matter.
The Polish Sejm has decided that a new law allowing divorces to be obtained at civil registry offices, not just district courts, will come into effect on January 1, earlier than the initially planned 12 months after publication.
Former Deputy Speaker of the Sejm, Ryszard Terlecki, no longer sits next to Jarosław Kaczyński in the Polish parliament, as a new figure appeared in the seat during Wednesday's session.
The parliamentary majority in Poland is reportedly preparing a resolution for the upcoming Sejm session that would allow for immediate personnel changes in the Constitutional Tribunal, specifically targeting its president, Bogdan Święczkowski.
The Polish Sejm adopted Senate amendments to the SAFE program implementation act, a 17-year-old was charged and confessed to a double murder in Kadłub, and the Sejm passed a resolution regarding the National Council of the Judiciary (KRS).
The Polish Sejm has passed an amendment to the law on the National School of Judiciary and Public Prosecution, granting graduates three chances to pass judicial and prosecutorial exams, up from the current two.
The Polish parliament has approved an EU defence loan, but the president retains the power to veto it.
Poland's Prime Minister Donald Tusk rejected a previous draft of the State Labor Inspectorate (PIP) reform. The Sejm has now decided to proceed with a new project for further work in committee, despite opposition calls for rejection.
The Polish parliament is set to adopt the amended SAFE Act for defense funding this week, but delays in establishing disbursement rules could hinder negotiations with the defense industry, putting 180 billion PLN for defense at risk.
The Polish Sejm has passed a law exempting passenger cars towing caravans from national road tolls, specifically when the permissible total weight of such a vehicle combination exceeds 3.5 tons.
The Polish parliament has approved a bill that would grant same-sex partners some rights available to married couples through a contract, but the president has pledged to veto the legislation.
The Polish Sejm has voted to lift the parliamentary immunity of former Justice Minister Zbigniew Ziobro. This decision paves the way for legal proceedings against him, reportedly in connection with a defamation case involving Dorota Wysocka-Sznepf.
The Polish parliament has selected new members for a disputed judicial body, a move declared "illegal" by the opposition, as it proceeded despite a constitutional court injunction.
The Polish Sejm has passed a bill mandating the chipping and registration of dogs and cats in an electronic system, also setting maximum costs for these services, with the project now awaiting presidential approval.
The Polish parliamentary justice committee has finalized a list of 15 judge-candidates for the National Council of the Judiciary, including nominees from PiS and Konfederacja.
A parliamentary bill in Poland aims to comprehensively regulate the legal status of housing cooperative lands, potentially easing the burden on courts.
The article discusses the implications of no-confidence motions against ministers in Poland, analyzing political calculations, coalition tensions, and how social initiatives become arenas for political maneuvering.
Karol Nawrocki explained his selection process for Constitutional Tribunal judges and accused the Sejm (Polish parliament) of wrongdoing. Experts, however, dismissed his arguments as 'magical thinking'.
Polish political figures, including Donald Tusk and Włodzimierz Czarzasty, are discussing and preparing a motion to bring former Justice Minister Zbigniew Ziobro before the State Tribunal. The Speaker of the Sejm has provided new information regarding the process.
US President Donald Trump said Saturday that the United States was in "deep negotiations" with Iran in Pakistan, stressing that "we win" regardless of what happens in the high-stakes talks aimed at…
Following the introduction of an alcohol sales ban in the Polish Sejm, members of parliament are spending less in the parliamentary restaurants, according to RMF FM.
Polish parliamentary committees are reviewing a proposal to make Good Friday a statutory public holiday, a change that would affect most workers who currently treat it as a normal working day.
The Polish Sejm has passed a government bill aimed at reducing fuel prices, with potential drops of up to 1.20 PLN per liter, following an expedited legislative process.
The Polish parliament has announced it will not process the president’s bill proposing to replace EU defence loans with central bank profits, citing preliminary analysis that suggests the bill may be unconstitutional.
The government says it will ease the burden on courts but the opposition warns it will damage the institution of marriage.
Work has begun on new legislation to make it more difficult to form parliamentary groups in the Sejm, as critics argue many of the nearly 300 existing groups serve little purpose beyond enhancing deputies' business cards.
Former Polish parliament member Jacek Wilk, associated with the Confederation party, claims that Poland has a legal obligation to support Iran due to a friendship treaty signed over a century ago.
The Speaker of the lower house of the Polish parliament, Wlodzimierz Czarzasty, met with Romanian President Nicusor Dan in Warsaw to discuss ongoing support for Ukraine.
The Polish parliament has approved the SAFE (Security Action for Europe) program, a military spending initiative worth nearly 44 billion euros for defense acquisitions and investments, now awaiting presidential decision.
The opposition, with which President Nawrocki is aligned, has urged him to veto the bill.
The Polish Sejm has rejected a no-confidence motion against Agriculture Minister Stefan Krajewski, which was put forward by Law and Justice (PiS) MPs.
A group of city councilors from the Lewica-Miasto Jest Nasze club has submitted a petition to the Polish Parliament, signed by 20,000 people, advocating for the installation of acoustic speed cameras in Polish cities.
Polish Sejm Marshal Włodzimierz Czarzasty signed a declaration in Kyiv with Ukrainian Verkhovna Rada Chairman Ruslan Stefanchuk, expressing support for Ukraine's accession to the European Union.
The prosecutor's office has dropped proceedings initiated after a scuffle involving actor Jacek Kopczyński and PiS MPs Dariusz Matecki and Krzysztof Ciecióra, which occurred a year ago in the parliamentary restaurant.
Poland's Parliament has passed a civil partnership law, but conservative President Karol Nawrocki has declared he will not promulgate it.
Polish members of parliament voted on Friday to pass a new law concerning the status of a close person.
The Polish parliament selected new members for a disputed judicial body despite a court injunction, a move declared "illegal" by the opposition. In response, Dagmara Pawełczyk-Woicka resigned as Chairman of the National Council of the Judiciary (KRS) and requested a meeting of the body in its previous composition.
A verbal exchange occurred between Mariusz Błaszczak and Sejm Marshal Włodzimierz Czarzasty in the Polish parliament, just before a vote on new members for the National Council of the Judiciary. Czarzasty recounted a conversation with Błaszczak regarding statements made by PiS MPs.
The Polish Sejm has forwarded four cryptocurrency market bills for further work, marking the third attempt to regulate the market after two previous laws were vetoed.
The Polish Sejm rejected a vote of no confidence against Climate and Environment Minister Paulina Hennig-Kloska. Prime Minister Donald Tusk stated that the outcome confirmed the full unity of the ruling coalition.
The Presidium of the Polish Sejm has unanimously decided to punish Law and Justice (PiS) MPs Dariusz Matecki and Michał Woś. The disciplinary action was taken after they brought posters featuring Donald Tusk and Monika Wielichowska with a convicted PO activist into the parliamentary chamber.
A lawyer commented on a parliamentary oath-taking ceremony, suggesting it was a "complete curiosity" and lacked the presence of a figure like Karol Nawrocki, implying a critique of the proceedings.
Donald Trump removed an image depicting him as Jesus after facing indignation from the religious right, further escalating a public dispute with Pope Leo. The controversy saw Pope Leo respond to Trump's criticisms, while Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni also condemned Trump's remarks.
The Polish Sejm is set to review a petition, supported by over a thousand individuals, that seeks to restrict the practice of exorcisms within Poland, a topic that has recently gained media attention.
An opinion piece suggests that beyond the two commonly assumed scenarios for Poland's next parliamentary elections—a reactivation of the October 15 coalition or a right-wing government—there's a third possibility where all parties might ultimately lose.
The lower house of the Polish parliament has approved a bill to introduce a cap on fuel prices, with lawmakers voting 428–12 in favor.
The formation of Poland's National Council of the Judiciary (KRS) will proceed through the election of its members by the Sejm, the lower house of the Polish Parliament.
Polish Sejm Marshal Włodzimierz Czarzasty has sent a letter to President Karol Nawrocki regarding the appointment of judges to the Constitutional Tribunal, while the Internal Security Agency (ABW) has notified the prosecutor's office about a potential crime.
The Polish parliament has approved the abolition of the anti-corruption agency (CBA), with the government arguing it became politicized under the former PiS administration. A presidential veto is anticipated.
The Polish Sejm has passed a bill to reform the State Labor Inspectorate, allowing it to convert improperly concluded civil law contracts into employment contracts, a reform that previously sparked controversy.
Work is underway in the Polish Sejm on a government bill to amend the State Labor Inspectorate Act, marking the largest systemic reform of labor inspection in about two decades.
A new Instytut Pollster survey indicates that Koalicja Obywatelska (Civic Coalition) leads in the Polish parliament, with its support remaining stable, while the Polish People's Party (PSL) saw the largest increase.
The move is an attempt by the government to bypass the president's veto on reform of the National Council of the Judiciary.
A European Commission official noted a slowdown in Ukraine's reform efforts over the past six months, which are crucial for its EU accession process. Meanwhile, the Polish parliament adopted a resolution expressing solidarity with Ukraine on the fourth anniversary of Russia's full-scale aggression.
Polish Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski, speaking in the Sejm (Polish parliament) on 26 February, praised Ukrainian immigrants for their high level of economic activity in Poland, noting that they…
A new Ipsos poll for TVP Info indicates that six parties would enter the Polish Sejm if elections were held now, with Konfederacja showing twice the support of Grzegorz Braun's party and a narrow gap between the top two contenders.