Poland’s Senate passes controversial Holocaust bill

The Polish upper house passed by 57 votes to 23 and two abstentions the bill making it illegal to accuse Poles of complicity in the Nazi Holocaust against fines or a maximum three-year jail sentence. It also prohibits describing Nazi death camps in Poland, where three million Jews perished, as Polish. The measure has caused a rift with Israel, which accuses Poland of attempting to change history. The US also asked the Polish government to rethink the measure, lest it undermine free speech in Poland and cause further diplomatic controversy. The bill must be signed by the president before becoming law.

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5 thoughts on “Poland’s Senate passes controversial Holocaust bill

  • Feb 1, 2018 @ 20:48 at 20:48
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    Complicit in WWll. Still following the dictates of their national hero, Hitler. Really no surprise. Most of Europe, and especially the muslim migrants, seek to complete his work. What scares me more is the rise of their brethren here in the US.

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    • Feb 1, 2018 @ 23:20 at 23:20
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      As far as I know, Poland is not friendly to Muslim migrants and because of that, other powerful and Muslim friendly EU countries are giving grief to Poland.

      What’s your point again?

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    • Feb 1, 2018 @ 23:31 at 23:31
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      And just out of … curiosity, do you know how Poland voted at the UN regarding Trump’s decision to recognize Jerusalem as Israel’s capital?

      Debka, please, give me a break…

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      • Feb 2, 2018 @ 1:09 at 1:09
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        Poland didn’t vote!

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        • Feb 2, 2018 @ 4:24 at 4:24
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          “abstained” that is

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