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Unrest at Poland’s Constitutional Tribunal after president’s suspension

Polish police entered the Constitutional Tribunal building in Warsaw after incidents outside it, where protesters gathered and some objects were reportedly thrown at officers. Several people were arrested, according to one report. Riot police surrounded the building, and police prevented the tribunal’s president, Bogdan Święczkowski, from entering after he was suspended for one month over allegations that he had not properly carried out his duties. Protesters demanded that he be allowed inside.

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Polish abortion law reform vote and demonstrations

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Poland’s parliament approved two proposals to ease its strict abortion law, including ending criminal penalties for helping women obtain an abortion. The measures have not taken effect: conservative-nationalist President Karol Nawrocki is expected to use his veto to block them.