Polish controversial judicial changes signed into laws

Euronews: Polish President Andrzej Duda signed into law on Thursday a measure allowing the government to choose the next Supreme Court chief despite protesters claiming it violates judicial independence.

In spite of the European Union’s opposition, the ruling Law and Justice (PiS) party said a revamp is needed to make the courts more efficient.

On Wednesday, Polish senators approved the contested changes, which are designed to speed up the appointment of a new Supreme Court head to replace Malgorzata Gersdorf — who’s refused to leave claiming her constitutional term does not expire until 2020.

Opposition MPs said the changes undermine democratic norms.

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