New electoral rules and the “Lex Tusk”: Poland’s latest threats to EU values

New electoral rules and the “Lex Tusk”: Poland’s latest threats to EU values Press Releases Plenary session LIBE Yesterday  Share this page: Facebook Twitter Linked In Whats App Electoral reform not in line with international democratic standards New “State Commission on Russian interference” should be scrapped or suspended and amended Further concerns about judicial independence Parliament has raised concerns about the recent election reform in Poland and criticised heavily the “State Commission for the examination of Russian interference”. The resolution adopted by plenary on Tuesday takes stock of the latest developments in the country that, according to MEPs, point to further backsliding on European values, following the exchange of views that took place on 14 June. Electoral reform MEPs have concluded that the amendments to the Polish Electoral Code adopted ahead of the country’s forthcoming parliamentary elections in autumn 2023, and with the June 2024 European elections on the horizon, are deeply concerning. The changes may discriminate against those voting from abroad, MEPs point out. They also recall that the Chamber of the Polish Supreme Court tasked with electoral disputes “cannot be considered an independent and impartial tribunal”. The resolution urges the Polish authorities to bring the way they run elections into line with the Organisation for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) and other international democratic obligations and standards. Parliament...