Poland Proposes Judicial Reforms to Unlock EU Funding Worth Billions
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The EU is set to decide next week on unblocking over €137 billion in frozen funds for Poland, providing an economic boost.
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To access the funds, Poland's new government must unwind controversial judicial reforms made under the previous administration.
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Justice Minister Adam Bodnar presented plans to the EU aimed at rolling back policies seen as damaging to judicial independence.
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The EU had triggered Article 7 against Poland over concerns its policies undermined rule of law.
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Billions in COVID-19 recovery funds were frozen due to accusations Warsaw was undermining judges and democratic checks and balances.