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The plan to overturn abortion rights in Europe
Polish ruling party chief leaves government post
Abortion rights in Europe vary widely — and are getting squeezed
French Greens’ deal with far left riles Green MEPs
Poland finds it’s tough to go cold turkey on Russian energy
Poland’s generous welcome of Ukrainian refugees shows signs of strain
Thousands of Poles have been moved to help their neighbors, but now they’re calling on the government to step up.
Poland’s Watergate: Ruling party leader admits country has Pegasus hacking software
Amnesty International confirms opposition politician’s charges that his phone was hacked during election campaign.
Poland digs in over mine spat with EU
The standoff is souring Poland’s relationship with the Czech Republic and deepening a rule-of-law rift with Brussels.
Brussels starts legal action against Poland over ruling questioning primacy of EU law
This is one of many legal procedures Brussels is launching against Poland.
Poland races through media law seen as targeting US broadcaster
The legislation is angering the US and worsening already strained relations with Brussels.
Poland asked to explain how it will enforce European Convention of Human Rights
Poland has until March 7 to say how its national laws will allow the “effective implementation” of the convention.
European far-right leaders fail to tie the knot
Warsaw meeting discussed closer cooperation and aligning European Parliament votes, but made no mention of common political group.
Prominent Polish MEP joins the political upstarts — in Brussels and Warsaw
Róża Thun has quit the EPP to join Renew Europe, while also ditching Poland’s main opposition party for a more centrist outfit.
The politics behind Poland’s border crisis
The rush of migrants trying to enter Poland illegally comes at an opportune time for the country’s ruling party.
Pregnant woman’s death renews abortion ban controversy in Poland
Abortion is allowed in the country only in cases of rape or incest, or if the life of the mother is endangered.
Brussels offers Poland a bitter pill to get its recovery funds
Ursula von der Leyen outlined a compromise, but her conditions go to the heart of the Polish government’s political standing back home.
Donald Tusk elected leader of Poland’s Civic Platform
Former European Council head aims to defeat ruling PiS.
In EU leaders’ toolbox: Many wrenches, few quick fixes
No instant solutions as EU leaders confront soaring energy prices and a rule-of-law dispute.
Poland’s Kaczyński to quit government role and focus on party leadership
The country’s de facto ruler has been largely invisible in the government.
Polish ruling puts Ursula von der Leyen under pressure
European Commission has powerful tools at its disposal but hopes to avoid rupture with Warsaw.
Polish opposition sounds Polexit alarm and calls for protests
Warsaw and Brussels have crossed swords over whether Poland will accept rulings from the European courts.
Court ruling puts Poland on a collision course with the EU’s legal order
The country’s top court rules that the Polish constitution trumps EU law.
Poland’s top court postpones a decision on the constitutionality of EU law
The case is tied to the fight between Warsaw and Brussels over Poland’s legal system reforms.
EU’s odd man out tries to take agriculture back to its roots
Poland’s Commissioner Janusz Wojciechowski preaches a back-to-nature farming future but may lack the political clout to make his vision reality.
Polish region sticks with anti-LGBTQ+ resolution despite threat of losing EU cash
The resolution is backed by the ruling party and the powerful Roman Catholic Church.
Poland’s ruling party rams through media law despite US warnings
The opposition says the law is an effort to hobble a popular TV station that’s often critical of the government.
Poland’s vaccine skeptics create a political headache
The core areas of support for the Law and Justice party are also the wariest of vaccines.
Polish ruling coalition collapses amid media law protests
The White House is keeping a close eye on a media bill up for a vote Wednesday that could disrupt ties between the NATO allies.
5 ways the EU’s democracy crisis could end
From exits for Hungary and Poland to a more populist union, how Europe might deal with its deep divisions.