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Vice-President Věra Jourová said the European Commission would "have to act" if the political crisis in Poland leads to violations of EU law.

Video. Brussels will 'act' if Polish standoff breaches EU law, says Jourová

Updated: 17/01/2024 - 18:30 GMT+1

The European Commission is "very closely" following the political crisis in Poland and will "have to act" if the situation worsens and leads to violations of EU law, Věra Jourová warned on Wednesday.

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