Poland's parliament will not start debating a judicial reform bill on Thursday the ruling party hoped would unblock COVID-19 recovery funds withheld by Brussels in a dispute over the rule of law after the country's president voiced his concerns.
Embroiled in a long-running row with the European Union over the independence of the courts, Poland's government on Tuesday said it had agreed with Brussels amendments that would free up billions in funds, which economists say are crucial for an economy hit hard by the war in Ukraine.
