On Tuesday 29 August, the European Commission refuted the argument put forward by the Polish government that it is not competent to take position on the rule of law in Poland (see EUROPE 11845).
Sending the Commission a 12-page response, on 28 August, regarding the third recommendation on the rule of law in Poland and the legal reforms undertaken, the Polish Foreign Minister stated in a press release that the legislative measures set in place aim primarily to reform the legal system, comply...