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🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Michał Romanowski: The President Wants Authoritarian Power Over Judges

President Karol Nawrocki vetoed a proposal by Justice Minister Waldemar Żurek to restore the rule of law and instead presented a counter-project that has sparked critique regarding its legal shortcomings.

Feb 25 • 04:52 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Poles in the Epstein Affair. There is a communication from the ministry and the prosecutor's office

A newly established team in Poland is tasked with investigating the involvement of Polish citizens in the Epstein scandal, following a recent announcement from government officials.

Feb 23 • 15:41 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Poles in the Epstein Affair. There is a statement from the ministry and the prosecutor's office. Tusk writes about hell

Poland has established a team to investigate the involvement of Polish citizens in the Jeffrey Epstein scandal.

Feb 23 • 15:41 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Survey for 'Rzeczpospolita'. Poles support milder penalties for offending religious feelings

A proposed amendment to Poland's penal code seeks to reduce penalties for offenses against religious feelings, largely influenced by a recent European Court of Human Rights ruling.

Feb 20 • 03:37 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

What next with the reform of expert witness regulations? New hourly rates and flat fees will be introduced

The article outlines proposed reforms and regulatory changes regarding expert witnesses in Poland, including new payment structures and certification procedures.

Feb 19 • 03:52 UTC
🇵🇱 Oko.press
National & Local

Żurek wins against Ziobro's prosecutors. Ad Vocem has a court ban regarding the minister's photo

Polish Minister of Justice Waldemar Żurek has won a court ruling that prohibits the distribution of a manipulated photo of him by the prosecutor's association Ad Vocem.

Feb 15 • 15:07 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Increasing Hate Crimes: How Waldemar Żurek Wants to Combat This Phenomenon

Polish Minister of Justice Waldemar Żurek announced new measures to combat the rising number of hate crimes in Poland during a press conference.

Feb 12 • 13:29 UTC
🇵🇱 Oko.press
National & Local

Will there be two commissions regarding the Epstein scandal? Żurek: analytical and investigative

Poland is set to request the U.S. government to release secret documents related to the Epstein scandal amidst concerns of potential Polish involvement in human trafficking and pedophilia.

Feb 12 • 13:04 UTC
🇵🇱 Oko.press
National & Local

Stop Hate Speech. Żurek: There will be a textbook and mandatory training

Poland's Minister of Justice, Waldemar Żurek, announced plans to combat hate crime by introducing a new textbook and mandatory training for prosecutors and police.

Feb 12 • 12:24 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
National & Local

Żurek on serious violations by Ziobro. He quoted a letter from Kaczyński

Justice Minister Waldemar Żurek criticized the management of the Justice Fund under Zbigniew Ziobro, highlighting issues of political misuse and lack of transparency.

Feb 12 • 12:24 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Waldemar Żurek: We have a second path in the case of Zbigniew Ziobro

Waldemar Żurek discusses the implications of Zbigniew Ziobro's asylum in Hungary and the Polish response to it.

Feb 11 • 08:49 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Waldemar Żurek omitted representatives from the Supreme Court and KRS. Małgorzata Manowska reacts

The President of the Supreme Court, Małgorzata Manowska, criticizes Minister Waldemar Żurek for excluding judicial representatives from the appointment of KSSiP's Program Council.

Feb 10 • 13:40 UTC
🇵🇱 Oko.press
National & Local

Żurek is going to war against hate speech and hate towards Ukrainians. 50 prosecutors in the country will pursue it

Polish Minister of Justice Waldemar Żurek has appointed 50 prosecutors to combat hate speech against Ukrainians.

Feb 9 • 19:52 UTC
🇵🇱 Oko.press
National & Local

The Piebiak Association loses to Żurek. Received a court ban regarding the minister's photo

A Polish court has prohibited the Piebiak Association from distributing a manipulated photo of Minister Waldemar Żurek, marking a judicial victory for the minister against his adversaries in the ongoing political and judicial disputes.

Feb 8 • 15:45 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

The incident involving Minister Waldemar Żurek on the road. It is known how much it will cost him

Polish Justice Minister Waldemar Żurek had a road incident while being interviewed during a YouTube program, which he has agreed to take responsibility for.

Feb 8 • 07:49 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
National & Local

The final verdict in the case of Waldemar Żurek. How many penalty points for the minister?

Poland's Minister of Justice, Waldemar Żurek, has been fined and received 15 penalty points for a traffic violation caught on a live television show.

Feb 8 • 06:44 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

The Ministry of Justice wants homeless dogs to live in prisons

During a press conference, Minister Waldemar Żurek announced a strategy for the protection of animal rights in collaboration with the Prison Service, emphasizing the urgent need for a systemic approach to improve the welfare of animals amid recent public discussions.

Feb 6 • 19:29 UTC
🇵🇱 Oko.press
Crime & Justice

Epstein Act. Żurek: We have traces that the recruitment of women took place in Poland

Poland's Justice Minister Waldemar Żurek announced intentions to investigate traces of women recruitment related to Jeffrey Epstein's case in Poland and seek documentation from the United States.

Feb 6 • 15:12 UTC
🇵🇱 Oko.press
Crime & Justice

Żurek wants disciplinary action against judge Schab for participating in Braun's party congress

Justice Minister Waldemar Żurek has appointed an ad hoc disciplinary spokesperson to investigate Judge Piotr Schab for potentially violating judicial impartiality rules by attending a party congress.

Feb 3 • 15:33 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Judge Piotr Schab at the congress of Grzegorz Braun's party. Minister Waldemar Żurek responds

Judge Piotr Schab participated in a panel at Grzegorz Braun's party congress, calling for a widespread verification of judges and a complete overhaul of the judicial system.

Feb 3 • 15:03 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
Crime & Justice

Fine for the Minister of Justice of Poland for not giving priority to a pedestrian while driving: Watch the video

The Minister of Justice of Poland, Waldemar Żurek, has been fined €350 for failing to yield to a pedestrian while driving.

Feb 2 • 17:59 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
Crime & Justice

Minister Żurek Renounced His Immunity. This Is the Finale of His Mishap Behind the Wheel

Minister Waldemar Żurek has renounced his immunity and agreed to accept a fine after being found guilty of a driving offense, as confirmed by the Krakow Police Headquarters.

Feb 2 • 09:18 UTC
🇵🇱 Oko.press
Crime & Justice

Żurek on the crosswalk, or the dangerous idiocy of interviews in the car

Waldemar Żurek committed a traffic violation and failed to use the situation to advocate for pedestrian safety while giving an interview behind the wheel.

Jan 29 • 14:31 UTC
🇵🇱 Oko.press
Crime & Justice

Minister Waldemar Żurek did not yield to a pedestrian. The police are investigating the case

Minister Waldemar Żurek is under police investigation for failing to yield to a pedestrian.

Jan 28 • 16:38 UTC
🇵🇱 Oko.press
Crime & Justice

Neo-judge Zaradkiewicz received a court ban on defaming Minister Żurek

A Warsaw district court has issued a ban preventing neo-judge Kamil Zaradkiewicz from reposting a controversial image of Minister Waldemar Żurek, who plans to sue him for protection of personal rights.

Jan 16 • 13:26 UTC
🇵🇱 Oko.press
Crime & Justice

Justice Fund. "They call and ask for help. We say we have no money"

A delayed decision on a competition for support from the Justice Fund has left thousands, including women and children victims of domestic violence, without necessary specialist assistance.

Jan 15 • 10:32 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
Crime & Justice

Radosław Fogiel on Zbigniew Ziobro's asylum: Waldemar Żurek fantasizes about bringing someone in the trunk

Radosław Fogiel stated that Zbigniew Ziobro independently sought asylum in Hungary amid serious legal allegations against him, including leading a criminal organization.

Jan 14 • 06:53 UTC
🇵🇱 Oko.press
Crime & Justice

Criminal charges for Schab, Radzik, and Lasota over harassment of judge Żurek with disciplinary actions

The Polish National Prosecutor's Office is seeking to remove judicial immunity from former officials for initiating baseless disciplinary proceedings against former judge Waldemar Żurek, marking a precedent in actions against judiciary members during the Law and Justice party's tenure.

Jan 13 • 13:46 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Asylum for Zbigniew Ziobro. Minister Waldemar Żurek spoke out

Waldemar Żurek comments on Zbigniew Ziobro's political asylum in Hungary, discussing the justifications from the Polish government and criticizing the Hungarian stance.

Jan 12 • 18:29 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Rule of Law Act and KRS Reform. The Sejm will address Waldemar Żurek's projects next week

The Polish Sejm is set to discuss two significant justice ministry projects aimed at regulating the status of so-called neo-judges and reforming the KRS next week.

Jan 12 • 09:38 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

There is a new deputy head of KSSiP

On January 7, 2026, Justice Minister Waldemar Żurek appointed Judge Michał Kwiatkowski as the Deputy Director of the National School of Judiciary and Public Prosecution responsible for organizational matters.

Jan 9 • 19:27 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Teacher threw a cross into the trash bin. Minister of Justice commented on the case

Minister Waldemar Żurek emphasized the need to respect Polish tradition and religious feelings in response to an incident where a teacher allegedly removed and disposed of a cross in a primary school in Kielno, Pomerania.

Jan 8 • 11:06 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
Crime & Justice

Rape in the police unit. Żurek: There was no sweeping under the rug

Waldemar Żurek, when asked about possible attempts to cover up a police unit rape case, firmly denied such allegations and stated that everyone is equal before the law.

Jan 8 • 09:27 UTC
🇵🇱 Oko.press
Crime & Justice

Żurek will pursue hate speech, including hate against Ukrainians. He will appoint special prosecutor teams

In Poland, specialized prosecutor offices will be established to combat ethnic and religious hate crimes, led by renowned hate speech prosecutor Maciej Młynarczyk under the initiative of Justice Minister Waldemar Żurek.

Jan 1 • 17:50 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
Crime & Justice

Agata Łukaszewicz: The Justice System - Time for a Summary

The article reflects on the tumultuous year under the new government and the performance of Justice Minister Waldemar Żurek, highlighting the escalating tensions in the justice system debates.

Dec 31 • 06:00 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
Crime & Justice

There Will Be Refunds from the Justice Fund. Waldemar Żurek Wants to Break the Stalemate

The Polish Ministry of Justice has faced significant criticism for failing to allocate funds from the Justice Fund for 2026 and beyond, risking the expiration of current agreements aimed at supporting crime victims.

Dec 30 • 10:56 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

The biggest winner and the biggest loser of 2025. Dr. Mirosław Oczkoś points out names

In a discussion about the influential figures in Polish politics for 2026, Dr. Mirosław Oczkoś identifies Donald Tusk and Waldemar Żurek from the coalition, and Karol Nawrocki as a potential key player for the opposition.

Dec 29 • 15:36 UTC

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