This may include adverts from us and 3 rd parties based on our understanding. Earlier this week, Polish Prime Minister Ursula von der Leyen clashed with the European Commission President Mateusz Morawiecki in the European Parliament after Poland s high court ruled that parts of EU law are in direct conflict with its own constitution. Ms Von der Leyen said: We have been concerned about the independence of the Polish judiciary for some time. The Polish Prime Minister responded to this by saying his country will not be intimidated adding that the highest law in Poland is its constitution.
Although they have the final say in some policy areas, EU member states are required to follow a common rule book. The European Commission can now either legally challenge the decision of the Polish High Court or impose financial penalties. Ms von der Leyen said: We must protect the union budget against breaches of the rule of law VDL says'situation must be resolved' President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen has said that the situation with Poland must be resolved She said: Polish people have played a fundamental role in making our Union whole. We want a united Poland in a strong Europe.
The Polish people have played a fundamental role in making our Union whole.
Poland, you are and you will always be at the heart of Europe.