MEPs believe that the situation in Poland represents a “clear risk of a serious breach” of the European values, including the rule of law, enshrined in the EU Treaty. Parliament decided by 438 votes to 152 with 71 abstentions to prepare a formal request that the Council activate the preventive mechanism provided for in Article 7.1….
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Poland removes EU flag
No more blue flags with yellow stars during the official press-conferences of the Polish government. The newly established cabinet has replaced the EU flags by national flags. “We are still an active EU member, but we think media talks after cabinet meetings should take place against the most beautiful background: those of white-red flags,” said…
‘Reasoned Opinion’ to Poland
The European Commission decided to send a Reasoned Opinion to Poland regarding the Polish law on the Ordinary Courts Organisation. The Commission has carried out a thorough analysis of the response of the Polish authorities to the Letter of Formal Notice sent in July 2017 concerning the Law on the Ordinary Courts Organisation. The European Commission maintains…
Merkel supports EU lawsuit against Poland
Germany’s enters alongside France into a battle between the European Commission and Poland over the rule of law increasing the probability of unprecedented EU action to punish Warsaw. EU heads toward tougher action on Poland after Merkel joins fray https://t.co/lcZ6n61bBr pic.twitter.com/AdJULufwio — Reuters (@Reuters) September 4, 2017 German Chancellor Angela Merkel last week by criticized…
NATO requests broader monitoring of Russia and Belarus
Russia and Belarus say the Zapad 2017 exercise, which runs from September 14-20 not far from the borders of NATO allies Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania and Poland, will involve less than 13,000 troops, but NATO believes that number will actually be into six figures. Under international rules, the two should allow wider access to monitors if…
Szydlo calls EU to opt for “common sense”
In an interview with public broadcaster TVP Info the Polish PM said Europe must “wake up from its lethargy and finally start thinking about the safety of its citizens”. Ms Szydło, who has repeatedly clashed with Brussels over immigration said EU chiefs “must not be afraid to talk about terrorism” and should “finally replace political…
Szydlo trades barbs with Macron
French President Emmanuel Macron caused Polish ire after an attempt to review a controversial EU rule on cheap labour: “Poland today is not a country that can show Europe the way, it’s a country that has decided to go against European interests in many areas,” Macron said at press conference in the coastal city of…
EU Commission concerned with Polish women retirement age
The European Commission is concerned that reintroducing a different retirement age for men and women in Poland could violate the bloc’s equality rules, according to a letter from Brussels. Different retirement ages for men& women worked well enough in UK for years.Poland objects?Did Uk Gov say t'was EU pic.twitter.com/rBVTx6NI2c — Martin Cole (@IroniesToo) August 8,…
Commission starts procedure against Poland
The European Commission launched an infringement procedure against Poland by sending a Letter of Formal Notice, following the publication in the Polish Official Journal of the Law on the Ordinary Courts Organisation on Friday 28 July. The Polish authorities have one month to reply to the Letter of Formal Notice. The Commission's hand is still extended to…
Brussels issues warning to Poland
The Commission substantiates its grave concerns on the planned reform of the judiciary in Poland in a Rule of Law Recommendation addressed to the Polish authorities. In the Commission’s assessment, this reform amplifies the systemic threat to the rule of law in Poland already identified in the rule of law procedure started by the Commission in January…
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