Former Polish prime minister Mateusz Morawiecki charged with exceeding his powers by ordering a presidential election to be carried out solely with postal votes during the COVID-19 pandemic. He defended his actions as necessary due to the challenges posed by the pandemic.
Key Points
Former Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki charged with exceeding his authority by ordering a postal vote for the presidential election during the COVID-19 pandemic
Morawiecki defended his actions as necessary due to the challenges posed by the pandemic
He waived his immunity as a lawmaker to make himself available for the case
Pros
Attempt to organize an election during a challenging time of the COVID-19 pandemic
Cons
Charged with exceeding his powers and failing to fulfill official duties
Accusations of violating rule of law and corruption by the new government