Poland's President Vetoes Controversial Legislation
Critics of the bill say it would have eroded the judiciary’s independence.
by Krishnadev Calamur
Jul 24, 2017
2 minutes
Poland’s president has unexpectedly vetoed a controversial measure that critics say would have eroded the judiciary’s independence, staving off punitive action from the European Union but possibly setting up a fight with the country’s ruling party.
“As president I don’t feel this law would strengthen a sense of justice,” President Andrzej Duda said. “These laws
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