The European Union has imposed a fine of $1.16 million per day on Poland over a dispute of the rule of the law.

The Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) has asked Warsaw to pay the fine for maintaining a disciplinary chamber for judges.

According to EU Justice Commissioner Didier Reynders, the decision confirms ''deep concerns about the risk of serious and irreparable damage to the European Union's legal order and the rule of law.''

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In response, Polish government spokesman Piotr Muller tweeted ''The road of penalties and blackmail against our country is not the right one.''

"This is not the model in which the European Union, a union of sovereign states,&nbsp;should operate." &nbsp;

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Meanwhile, Deputy Justice Minister Sebastian Kaleta said ''The CJEU completely disregards and ignores the Polish constitution and the judgments of the Constitutional Tribunal.''

The decision is bound to further strain Poland's future ties with the bloc. It is the largest eastern member in the union.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/poland-eu-spat-will-respect-european-law-says-polish-foreign-ministry-419484">Also read |&nbsp;Poland-EU spat: Will respect European law, says Polish foreign ministry</a>

Warsaw and Brussels have been at loggerheads for years over the judicial reforms pushed through by the Law and Justice (PiS) government.

Brussels believes the reforms hamper democratic freedom but Poland says they are needed to root out corruption among judges.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/eu-leaders-lambast-poland-over-its-challenge-to-union-422885">Also read |&nbsp;EU leaders lambast Poland over its challenge to union</a>

Earlier, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said ''All rulings by the European Court of Justice are binding on all member states' authorities, including national courts.''

The comment came after Poland's highest court ruled that some parts of EU treaties are incompatible with the Polish constitution, challenging a pillar of European integration and sharply escalating a dispute between Brussels and Warsaw. 
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The European Union has imposed a fine of $1.16 million per day on Poland over a dispute of the rule of the law. The Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) has asked Warsaw to pay the fine for maintaining a disciplinary chamber for judges.

The European Union has imposed a fine of $1.16 million per day on Poland over a dispute of the rule of the law. The Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) has asked Warsaw to pay the fine for maintaining a disciplinary chamber for judges. According to EU Justice Commissioner Didier Reynders, the decision confirms ''deep concerns about the risk of serious and irreparable damage to the European Union's legal order and the rule of law.'' In response, Polish government spokesman Piotr Muller tweeted ''The road of penalties and blackmail against our country is not the right one.'' "This is not the model in which the European Union, a union of sovereign states, should operate." Polski rząd publicznie mówił o konieczność dokonania zmian w tym obszarze, które zapewnią jego efektywne funkcjonowanie. Droga kar i szantażu wobec naszego kraju to nie jest właściwa droga. To nie jest model,w którym powinna funkcjonować Unia Europejska - unia suwerennych państw. — Piotr Müller (@PiotrMuller) October 27, 2021 × Meanwhile, Deputy Justice Minister Sebastian Kaleta said ''The CJEU completely disregards and ignores the Polish constitution and the judgments of the Constitutional Tribunal.'' The decision is bound to further strain Poland's future ties with the bloc. It is the largest eastern member in the union. Also read | Poland-EU spat: Will respect European law, says Polish foreign ministry Warsaw and Brussels have been at loggerheads for years over the judicial reforms pushed through by the Law and Justice (PiS) government. Brussels believes the reforms hamper democratic freedom but Poland says they are needed to root out corruption among judges. Also read | EU leaders lambast Poland over its challenge to union Earlier, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said ''All rulings by the European Court of Justice are binding on all member states' authorities, including national courts.'' The comment came after Poland's highest court ruled that some parts of EU treaties are incompatible with the Polish constitution, challenging a pillar of European integration and sharply escalating a dispute between Brussels and Warsaw.

'Pressure of blackmail': EU court imposes massive fine of over $1 million per day on Poland

Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki accused the EU of "blackmail" during a public clash with the EU chief over Poland's rejection of parts of EU law.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Speaking during a public confrontation with European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen,&nbsp;Morawiecki said that&nbsp;"it is unacceptable to talk about financial penalties... I will not have EU politicians blackmail Poland."

In her remarks, Von der Leyen warned that her Commission, which is tasked as the guardian of EU treaties, would "act" to rein Poland in.

Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/polish-court-calls-parts-of-eu-law-unconstitutional-dispute-escalates-419090">Polish court calls parts of EU law unconstitutional, dispute escalates</a>

Enumerating the legal, financial, and political options being considered, she said, "We cannot and we will not allow our common values to be put at risk."&nbsp;

A Polish Constitutional Court ruling on October 7 had raised questions about parts of EU law, igniting long-simmering tensions between Poland and Brussels.

This dispute, which took place in the European Parliament, emphasized the severity of the topic, which both Brussels and Warsaw claim threatens the cohesion of the 27-nation bloc.

Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/france-calls-poland-court-ruling-attack-against-eu-419132">France calls Poland court ruling 'attack against EU'</a>

Analysts said the partial rejection of EU supremacy could be the first step in Poland's eventual departure from the European Union.

Morawiecki maintained, however, that Poland's place was in the European Union, with EU law derived from the EU's treaties only applicable in specified areas and Poland's national constitution supreme in all other areas.

What can the EU do?

Withholding recovery cash from a pooled EU fund that was established for the bloc to recover from the impact of the Coronavirus pandemic could be one of the measures the Commission uses against Poland.

Poland's request for 23 billion euros in grants and 34 billion euros in cheap loans, is still being considered by the Commission, which it&nbsp;said&nbsp;could be subject to conditions.

In a letter released on Monday, Morawiecki described this as "financial blackmail, punishment, 'starving' of unsubordinated states".

Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/poland-eu-spat-will-respect-european-law-says-polish-foreign-ministry-419484">Poland-EU spat: Will respect European law, says Polish foreign ministry</a>

For its part, Poland can play a spoiler in a number of key EU policy areas that require unanimity among the 27 member states, including its position on climate change and migration.&nbsp;It also has the support of Hungary, another bete noire for Brussels, seen to be flouting the rule of law.

On Thursday and Friday, EU leaders will meet in Brussels. With the Netherlands and Luxembourg particularly critical of Warsaw, Poland could rise to the top of its agenda.

Jean Asselborn, Luxembourg's foreign minister, said ahead of an EU European affairs ministers meeting on Tuesday: "Europe will not survive if rule of law falls. That's very clear."

Watch |&nbsp;Gravitas: Will Poland leave the European Union?

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The European Commission and Parliament have taken Warsaw to task, for moves to scrap judges' independence and other policies that are seen as regressive to democratic norms.

Additionally, they have sharply criticized Poland's extreme social policies, including restrictions on LGBTQ rights and a near-total ban on abortions pushed by the ruling Law and Justice (PiS) party.

Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki accused the EU of "blackmail" during a public clash with the EU chief over Poland's rejection of parts of EU law. Speaking during a public confrontation with European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen, Morawiecki said that "it is unacceptable to talk about financial penalties.

Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki accused the EU of "blackmail" during a public clash with the EU chief over Poland's rejection of parts of EU law. Speaking during a public confrontation with European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen, Morawiecki said that "it is unacceptable to talk about financial penalties... I will not have EU politicians blackmail Poland." In her remarks, Von der Leyen warned that her Commission, which is tasked as the guardian of EU treaties, would "act" to rein Poland in. Also read | Polish court calls parts of EU law unconstitutional, dispute escalates Enumerating the legal, financial, and political options being considered, she said, "We cannot and we will not allow our common values to be put at risk." A Polish Constitutional Court ruling on October 7 had raised questions about parts of EU law, igniting long-simmering tensions between Poland and Brussels. This dispute, which took place in the European Parliament, emphasized the severity of the topic, which both Brussels and Warsaw claim threatens the cohesion of the 27-nation bloc. Also read | France calls Poland court ruling 'attack against EU' Analysts said the partial rejection of EU supremacy could be the first step in Poland's eventual departure from the European Union. Morawiecki maintained, however, that Poland's place was in the European Union, with EU law derived from the EU's treaties only applicable in specified areas and Poland's national constitution supreme in all other areas. What can the EU do? Withholding recovery cash from a pooled EU fund that was established for the bloc to recover from the impact of the Coronavirus pandemic could be one of the measures the Commission uses against Poland. Poland's request for 23 billion euros in grants and 34 billion euros in cheap loans, is still being considered by the Commission, which it said could be subject to conditions. In a letter released on Monday, Morawiecki described this as "financial blackmail, punishment, 'starving' of unsubordinated states". Also read | Poland-EU spat: Will respect European law, says Polish foreign ministry For its part, Poland can play a spoiler in a number of key EU policy areas that require unanimity among the 27 member states, including its position on climate change and migration. It also has the support of Hungary, another bete noire for Brussels, seen to be flouting the rule of law. On Thursday and Friday, EU leaders will meet in Brussels. With the Netherlands and Luxembourg particularly critical of Warsaw, Poland could rise to the top of its agenda. Jean Asselborn, Luxembourg's foreign minister, said ahead of an EU European affairs ministers meeting on Tuesday: "Europe will not survive if rule of law falls. That's very clear." Watch | Gravitas: Will Poland leave the European Union? The European Commission and Parliament have taken Warsaw to task, for moves to scrap judges' independence and other policies that are seen as regressive to democratic norms. Additionally, they have sharply criticized Poland's extreme social policies, including restrictions on LGBTQ rights and a near-total ban on abortions pushed by the ruling Law and Justice (PiS) party.

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