EU could impose sanctions against Poland over ’abuse of political power’

The European Union’s executive has triggered proceedings against Poland which could lead to sanctions over its recent decisions involving the judiciary.

The European Union’s executive has triggered proceedings against Poland which could lead to sanctions over its recent decisions involving the judiciary.

The triggering of Article 7 was widely expected, and EU Commissioner Frans Timmermans said "we are doing this for Poland, for Polish citizens" so they can rely on a fully independent judiciary in their nation - a key underpinning of EU principles.