Posted 12/21/2023, 7:26:00 PM
New Polish Justice Minister Begins Reversing Predecessor's Policies, Pursues EU Realignment
- New Polish justice minister Adam Bodnar aims to reverse rule of law breaches and reforms under previous government
- On first day, Bodnar put EU flags back up in ministry, motioned to join European public prosecutor's office
- Cancelled appointments of 6 "political" regional court presidents made by predecessor
- Will "find any niche in the legal system" to push through reforms within legal boundaries
- Priorities include new law on National Council of Judiciary, "reparative works" on constitutional court, and pursuing accountability for abuses of power