Poland's president and government at odds over dismissal of state prosecutor


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  • Monday, 15 Jan 2024

Polish President Andrzej Duda meets with Prime Minister Donald Tusk at Presidential Palace in Warsaw Poland January 15 2024. Slawomir Kaminski Agencja Wyborcza.pl via REUTERS

Polish President Andrzej Duda meets with Prime Minister Donald Tusk, at Presidential Palace in Warsaw, Poland, January 15, 2024. Slawomir Kaminski/ Agencja Wyborcza.pl via REUTERS

WARSAW (Reuters) -Poland's president condemned the dismissal of the state prosector on Monday, escalating a conflict between the head of state and the new government as it moves to deliver on an election pledge to restore rule of law and unlock EU funds.

Justice Minister Adam Bodnar has been tasked with unpicking policies of the previous nationalist Law and Justice (PiS) government which critics say increased political influence over the judicial system.

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