EC initiates proceedings against Poland

On Wednesday, the European Commission (EC) initiated proceedings against Poland regarding potential infringement of EU laws. The case concerns “the new disciplinary system for judges.” The Polish government has two months to answer.

According to the EC, the “new disciplinary system” undermines the independence of Polish judges and does not offer the necessary guarantees of their protection from political control, which are required by the Court of Justice of the European Union.

(PAP)