The European Commission said on June 7 that it is launching legal action against Poland over its creation of a controversial body probing "Russian influence," which is seen as targeting the opposition. The announcement of the infringement procedure came despite Polish President Andrzej Duda saying last week that he would propose amending the law on the panel after criticism from the EU's executive and the United States.
EU Launches Case Against Poland Over 'Russian Influence' Panel
The announcement of the infringement procedure came despite Polish President Andrzej Duda saying last week he would propose amending the law. (file photo)