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Ombudsman appointment hailed by ruling party, opposition politicians

Wednesday's Senate vote ends the five-month-long saga over who should be the next ombudsman. Marcin Obara/PAP

Politicians from both the governing Law and Justice (PiS) party and the main opposition grouping have welcomed the appointment of a new ombudsman after five months of political bickering over who should have the job.

New obudsman appointment ends protracted political battle

Poland's Senate on Wednesday approved the appointment of Professor Marcin Wiącek to the post of ombudsman at the sixth attempt to fill the position due to party disagreements.

Constitution wins over EU’s attempt to interfere – justice min

The Polish justice minister has expressed his satisfaction with Poland’s top court Wednesday ruling that the interim measures imposed on the Polish judicial system by the top European court are against the Polish constitution.

Poland's top court adjourns in controversial EU law primacy case

The Constitutional Tribunal adjourned in a case concerning the primacy of Poland's constitution over EU law after hearing sides to the dispute on Tuesday.

Lidia Staroń appointed as new Ombudsman

Poland's Sejm (lower house), on Tuesday, appointed independent Senator Lidia Staroń to the position of Ombudsman. Her appointment must still be confirmed by the Senate.

Polish ombudsman accuses state of poor democratic standards

Adam Bodnar, the departing Polish ombudsman, has accused the government of trying to restrict his operations and failing to observe democratic standards.

Ruling party candidate rejected as new ombudsman

Poland's Senate (upper house) on Thursday rejected the ruling party Law and Justice (PiS) candidate, Bartłomiej Wróblewski, for the post of ombudsman. There were 48 votes for, 49 against and 2 abstentions.

EU slow to respond to Polish rule of law infringements

Poland’s commissioner for human rights has criticised EU institutions for dragging their feet in dealing with alleged rule of law infringements by the Polish state.

Poland's lower house appoints new ombudsman

The Sejm on Thursday voted to appoint a Law and Justice MP as Poland's next ombudsman.

Polish ombudsman must remain independent, EC vice-president says

Vera Jourova, the European Commission’s vice-president for values and transparency, has expressed the Commission’s “concern” after Poland’s top court ruled that the country’s independent commissioner for human rights should leave his post.

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