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Brussels unveils new measures to fight rule of law backsliding

Over the past two years, the EU has threatened legal steps against Romania and launched Article 7 procedures — dubbed the "nuclear option" — against Poland and Hungary over reforms to their judiciary systems.

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Watch: Octogenarian model defies conventions in the beauty industry

The 84-year-old former actress began her modelling career aged 80 when she became a muse for Polish design duo Bohoboco.

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Euroviews. How Poland’s 'golden age' of economic growth is going unreported ǀ View

Becoming the seventh largest economy in Europe after over 20 years of solid growth, Poland’s remarkable growth engine is not receiving the attention it deserves.

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Poland law reforms 'break EU law' says European Court

Poland’s government pushed through reforms that rights groups said gave it more control over courts.

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Watch: Aspiring mechanic shifts into top gear with 3D-printed arm

The prosthetic arm is the result of a project between Wawro's classmates and the E-Nable foundation, a community of volunteers who use their 3D printers to create free arms and hands for those in need.

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Russian ambassador shares thoughts on INF treaty and MH17 suspects

Russian ambassador Vladimir Chizhov shared his thoughts with Euronews on the INF treaty suspension, US deployment of troops to Poland and the announcement of the four MH17 suspects. Read more about what he has to say.

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Severe weather in Europe causes devastation

In eastern France, south of Lyon, violent hailstones the size of tennis balls hit and broke car windscreens. The French Minister of Agriculture, Didier Guillaume, announced on Sunday that the affected regions would be declared a state of natural disaster.

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Euroviews. PiS hasn’t given up on its bid to control Polish judges ǀ View

Judge Czubieniak became a part of the news cycle when a new judicial discipline committee – created by the ruling party [in Poland] in 2018 – made her the 28th judge to face investigation and possible sanctions.

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Raw Politics in full: Oil tankers struck, UK prime minister race

Two tankers were damaged in suspected attacks in the Gulf of Oman on Thursday. Meanwhile, Boris Johnson came out on top in the first rounds of voting for the next UK prime minister. All this and more on Raw Politics.

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U.S. to deploy troops in Poland as Warsaw raises alarm over Russian ambitions

Under the new deal Donald Trump, says he will send an additional 1000 troops to Poland on the condition that Poland foots the bill to build any new military base.

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Euroviews. No, Mr Kaczyński, I will not be voting for PiS in the October elections. Here's why ǀ View

Responding to an open letter to the Polish people by the president of the ruling Law and Justice Party (PiS), law academic Wojciech Sadurski makes clear why he will not be voting to transform Poland's democratic system into an autocracy.

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Torrential rain causes flooding in western Poland

A number of drivers found themselves stranded as their cars stalled in floodwaters.

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Meet the pianist from Poland who is still playing at 108

She broke her hands when she was 80 years old and she was told by doctors that she would never play the piano again.

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Euroviews. Why we should feel hopeful after the EU elections ǀ View

Despite all the challenges facing our newly elected MEPs, I am hopeful that a freer, fairer Europe is in reach. In last week’s elections, Europeans came out and voted in greater numbers than at any time in the last 20 years, and many campaigns were driven by young people who made their voices heard.

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Euroviews. Romania: Where corruption begins before birth. Recent gains are only the beginning ǀ View

Last week, the European Parliament elections saw voter participation exceed 50%, a resounding rejection of the corruption-fueled party in power, the Social Democrats Party (PSD). [But] many challenges remain for the people of Romania, far too many of which are exacerbated by corruption.

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Anarchist tried to spoil ballot but accidentally put cross in box

A voter in Poland who scrawled an anarchy symbol in an apparent bid to spoil his ballot paper may have inadvertently backed someone.

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Poland's moo-d lifted after free-roaming cows saved from execution

Free-roaming cows in Poland, whose intended slaughter had sparked a national outcry, have secured a last-minute reprieve.

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Sex abuse scandal exposed in new film rocks Catholic Church in Poland

A new documentary exposing child sex abuse by members of the Roman Catholic Church is forcing the country's bishops to meet in Warsaw today. Released over the weekend, the film entitled 'Tell No One' reportedly shows how abusive priests ruined the lives of victims and faced no consequences.

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'There shouldn't be any gays or deviations': Polish towns go LGBT free

The PiS party have also targeted WHO based sexual education guidelines.

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Euroviews. In the wake of its own child abuse scandal, Poland must break the Church’s grip ǀ View

The recent release of the independent movie ‘Tell No One,’ which uncovered cases of sexual abuse by priests, will in time fundamentally change Polish society for the better.

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