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Polish judicial reforms clear first hurdle but doubts remain

FILE PHOTO: Polish President Andrzej Duda speaks during a news conference in Kaunas, Lithuania November 25, 2022. REUTERS/Janis Laizans

Polish lawmakers on Wednesday voted to continue work on a judicial reform bill designed to unblock billions in European Union funds, marking a step forward for changes whose chances of becoming law are uncertain due to splits in the ruling camp.

Supporters of the bill say that Poland's financial security hinges on gaining access to 35.4 billion euros ($38 billion) in COVID-19 recovery funds withheld due to a dispute over the rule of law.

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