European Union (EU) lawmakers have launched action against Poland over concerns the government has compromised the independence of the judiciary and risks breaching fundamental values.

Fascists and other far-right extremists are set to assemble on Saturday in Warsaw for the march.

WHEN Michel Barnier next engages with David Davis, his British counterpart for Brexit negotiations, he might have the humility to acknowledge that not everything is right with the EU and that a lot of work needs to be done if it is to become a union of independent states that we can all be proud of – with or without the UK.

Stabilising ties with allies closer to home might be a better choice for Poland rather than indulging the US, says Slawomir Sierakowski.

Poland is likely to lash out at the EU over a perceived recent humiliation. This could offer the EU a chance at emancipation, writes Slawomir Sierakowski.

The incumbent seemed a certainty for re-election, until the ruling party of his own country, Poland, turned against him, writes Slawomir Sierakowski.

EU plans to destroy the boats of smugglers bringing desperate migrants across the Mediterranean and share the refugee burden more evenly came under fresh fire last night from within and outside the EU.

Five people have been arrested by police probing racist and sectarian hate crime in Belfast since Tuesday evening.

EU leaders sent a clear message to Russia to step back from the brink of war in Ukraine when they unanimously agreed to make Poland’s prime minister their chief.

A Polish government scandal sparked by leaked recordings of officials’ private conversations lost some steam when parliament voted its support for Prime Minister Donald Tusk’s team.

Six European Union states have asked Poland to explain why it is not paying billions of euro that foreign construction firms say they are owed for work carried out under an EU-backed road-building programme.

Hundreds of photographs of blonde bombshell Marilyn Monroe and other celebrities, including famous ones of Monroe in bed and as a ballerina, were sold for more than €588,000 at an auction in Poland.

Poland have guaranteed the safety of fans at Euro 2012 and criticised former England defender Sol Campbell for telling supporters not to travel to the tournament.

The St Vincent de Paul is claiming it has been told not to feed or house destitute migrants from eastern European countries and they will “go home”.

Some 11,000 villagers have been trapped by heavy snow and blizzards as the death toll from Eastern Europe’s cold spell rose to 113.

VANDALS desecrated a monument marking the spot in Poland where hundreds of Jews were burned alive during the Second World War.

POLAND yesterday relived the deep pain that engulfed the nation a year ago with a day of prayers and other ceremonies marking the anniversary of the plane crash in Russia that killed President Lech Kaczynski and many other prominent civilian and military leaders.

A Russian investigation into the plane crash that killed Polish President Lech Kaczynski blamed the Poles, saying the crew was forced to land in bad weather by an air force commander who had been drinking.

SECOND World War Katyn massacres were committed on the direct order of Soviet dictator Josef Stalin, Russia’s lower house of parliament said yesterday — a statement hailed by Polish officials.

THE Polish government has seemingly drawn a line under its failed attempt to persuade AIB to sell its stake in Bank Zachodni to a domestic player.

SPANISH banking giant Santander has emerged as the latest ‘favourite’ to land AIB’s 70% stake in Poland’s Bank Zachodni and could end up taking over most of the Irish banks’ international assets.

THREE of the bigger international names linked with a potential bid for AIB’s €2 billion stake in its Polish bank have withdrawn their interest, reports suggest.

A MINIMUM of seven international financial services companies have expressed an interest in acquiring AIB’s 70% stake in Polish player, Bank Zachodni, according to reports emanating from Poland.

THE state-backed Polish bank PKO BP will place an offer to buy AIB’s 70% stake in Bank Zachodni WBK (BZ WBK) next week, ahead of the end of June deadline.

The Polish government has approved a bid for AIB's stake in Bank Zachodni by a semi-state bank in Poland.

The Polish government is attempting to put together a consortium of semi-state financial institutions to bid for AIB's stake in the Polish bank Zachodni.

Thousands of people stood silent in the streets of Poland’s cities today in a silent memorial to President Lech Kaczynski and the other 95 people killed in a devastating plane crash.

Polish President Lech Kaczynski and his wife died today along with 130 others when their plane crashed while coming in for a landing in western Russia, officials said.

THE visit of Pope John Paul II was undoubtedly the most popular event that ever took place in this country. It was witnessed in person by more people than the visit of President John F Kennedy in 1963 or President Bill Clinton in 1995. Yet strangely, the Vatican and the Catholic hierarchy treated Taoiseach Jack Lynch and his government with a degree of disdain.

REDUNDANT Dell workers came an important step closer to receiving the €14.8 million from the EU when the European Parliament’s employment committee agreed it yesterday.

THERE will be an average of €9,000 in retraining grants available for the unemployed Dell workers, but it will have to be spent within two years.

FORMER workers at the Dell plant in Limerick may have to wait until Christmas for the €14.8 million stimulus package from the European Union.

Dell has won EU approval to receive a €54m subsidy from the Polish government to move its Irish operations there.

IN his letter headlined ‘Was anti-Americanism part of Dell’s problem?’ (January 15), Brendan Cafferty shows he is either very poorly informed or just likes to throw mud at causes he doesn’t like regardless of facts.

IDA officials are due to meet Dell management today to discuss the company's plan to shed 1,900 jobs at its Raheen plant in Limerick.

THE EU is investigating a €53 million aid package the Polish government has promised Dell for the plant that is resulting in the loss of 1,900 jobs in its Limerick operation.

Top European officials are to investigate a €50m aid package the Polish Government used to attract computer giant Dell away from Ireland, it was confirmed tonight.

AN announcement by Dell concerning the future of its Limerick operation is expected on Thursday.

THE battle to save Dell in Limerick was lost last summer.

POLAND are not yet assured of co-hosting Euro 2012 despite avoiding immediate FIFA sanctions over the suspension of their football association.

FIFA have agreed to allow Poland's World Cup qualifiers against Czech Republic and Slovakia to be played this month after steps were taken to broker a deal between the Polish government and the national football association.

The Scottish Football Association are eager to step into the breach if Poland and Ukraine are stripped of the 2012 European Championship finals.

RYANAIR has stopped negotiations to establish a base in Poland because of increases in passenger fees.