Polish court banned the Communist Party: what preceded the decision

On Wednesday, December 3, the Polish Constitutional Tribunal made the decision to ban the activities of the Communist Party of Poland. This means that the party has been removed from the official registry. According to Polsat News, the court believes that the goals and activities of the Communist Party contradict the Polish constitution. According to the constitution, the existence of parties that support totalitarian regimes, such as Nazism, fascism, and communism, is prohibited.

During the court session, it was decided to declare the Communist Party of Poland illegal and to remove it from the registry. Constitutional Tribunal Judge Krystyna Pawlowicz noted: 'There is no place in Poland for a party that honors criminals and communist regimes that caused the deaths of millions of people, including our compatriots.'

After the decision was made, the Communist International, which unites 35 communist parties around the world, condemned Poland's actions regarding the ban on the Communist Party. The International's statement stated that this decision is the result of efforts by the Polish bourgeoisie and government, supported by the European Union, which promotes anti-communism.

The Communist Party of Poland was created in 2002 by former members of the Union of Polish Communists 'Proletariat' after the collapse of the communist regime in the country. In 2020, the Attorney General of Poland submitted a request to the Constitutional Court to ban the Communist Party of Poland.