POLAND: PiS pushes ahead with the presidential poll despite Covid-19
Yesterday, 6 April, the lower house of parliament (Sejm) passed electoral code changes introducing universal postal vote in the May presidential election and allowing the speaker of the Sejm to postpone the date of the poll until 17 May. The legislation also introduces up to thre… Become a member to read the rest of […]
POLAND: Presidential elections likely to be rescheduled
The ruling Law and Justice (PiS) party will try to keep the May presidential elections on schedule, but the spreading of Covid-19 will likely force the Polish authorities to postpone the vote at least until the autumn. Rescheduling the poll might endanger the ruling party’s posit… Become a member to read the rest of […]
POLAND: Conflict over judiciary reforms escalates ahead of presidential polls
The ongoing stand-off between the government and the Supreme Court is creating increasing uncertainty in the judiciary system, which could start hurting the country’s business environment. Moreover, while the ruling Law and Justice (PiS) will push forward the contentious judicia… Become a member to read the rest of this article
POLAND: Judicial reform returns to spotlight
Despite domestic and international criticism, the ruling Law and Justice (PiS) party will likely advance new disciplinary measures for judges along with a raft of other changes in the area of the judiciary. The move will reinforce concerns about the quality of democratic ins… Become a member to read the rest of this article