Gdansk mayor, Pawel Adamowicz death in Poland sparks anger against hate speech with many calling for stronger actions against those who threaten others.
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Democracy in Poland has made great strides since the end of communism in 1991, though challenges to democratic governance have never been far away. According to Freedom House, "the president of Poland is directly elected for up to two five-year terms, and members of the bicameral National Assembly are elected for four-year terms". Also check out our section on World Democracy.
Board Game ‘Who’s She?’ Spotlights Famous Women in History
Board game for both boys and girls by Zuzanna Kozerska-Girard, is being sold at a time when achievements of women are increasingly in the spotlight.
Polish President Signs Bill Reinstating Supreme Court Judges
Poland’s president signed legislation reinstates Supreme Court judges forced into early retirement even when EU term it violation of democratic standards.
Poland May Reinstate Supreme Court Judges, a Major EU Demand
Poland’s parliament passed legislation to reinstate Supreme Court judges forced to retire, a step that could ease a standoff with the European Union.
EU Sues Poland For Undermining Independence Of Courts
The EU sued Poland on Monday in the EU’s highest court over the ruling party’s changes to the judiciary, for undermining independence of the courts.
Rally Against Anti-Democratic Polish Supreme Court Overhaul
Several hundred people protested outside the Polish parliament on Tuesday against the planned legal amendments
Are Illiberal European Democracies on the March?
euroskeptic populists won elections in Hungary and Italy, and as the EU confronts Poland’s right-wing government
Poland makes first major moves intended to mend EU ties
Poland’s new right-wing Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki sacked his defence and foreign ministers in a major reshuffle
Poland edges away from Democracy
So far the 21st century is seeming a perilous place for late 20th century democracy values, norms
EU Launches Disciplinary Action Against Polish Judicial Laws
The executive arm of the European Union has launched unprecedented disciplinary proceedings against Poland, contending that Warsaw’s