Artur Deska: A missionary whose calling was to serve people

Artur Deska: A missionary whose calling was to serve people

31.10.2025

“Artur Deska: A Missionary Whose Calling Was to Serve People” — under this title, memorial book about Artur Deska (1964–2024) was published by the Drohobych-based Koło publishing house. The book commemorates a remarkable Pole who left a lasting and profound mark on the consciousness of many. An intellectual with a generous and noble heart, a […]

If we do not close the skies over Ukraine, we will be forced to close them over Poland

If we do not close the skies over Ukraine, we will be forced to close them over Poland

11.09.2025

“Divide and rule” – this old Roman maxim has been well mastered by the Russians. The Kremlin is effectively dividing our society and setting us against Ukraine. How much longer will we stand by and let them do this? For three years, Ukrainians have been pleading with the West to establish a no-fly zone over […]

The only path to peace: a Ukrainian victory and a stronger Europe

The only path to peace: a Ukrainian victory and a stronger Europe

20.03.2025

Real change begins with the mind: victory does not come to those who do not believe in it. Europe needs a development boost for further integration. Its involvement in Ukraine’s victory has given it a unique opportunity. This will pave the way for Europeans to become the new pillar of the West. Today, we are […]

The prosecution service discontinued its investigation against Bartosz Kramek after 7 years. The case dossier comprises over 10,000 pages

The prosecution service discontinued its investigation against Bartosz Kramek after 7 years. The case dossier comprises over 10,000 pages

16.12.2024

“In the process of prosecuting Bartosz Kramek for his call for civil disobedience against the Law and Justice’s authorities, the prosecution service supervised by Mr Ziobro has gone so far as to commission a professional semiotic study. However, nowhere in the entire text is there any suggestion of overthrowing the government,” the author said clearly. […]

Polish prosecution drops case against Bartosz Kramek. End of politically motivated criminal proceedings

Polish prosecution drops case against Bartosz Kramek. End of politically motivated criminal proceedings

15.12.2024

On 21 November 2024, the Lublin Regional Prosecutor’s Office closed and later on 6 December discontinued the politically motivated case under the reference RP I Ds 34.2018 against Bartosz Kramek – Chair of Supervisory Board at the Open Dialogue Foundation (ODF). The decision was justified by the fact that the collected “evidence did not provide […]

Investigation into the case of Bartosz Kramek. The Prosecutor’s Office makes key decision

Investigation into the case of Bartosz Kramek. The Prosecutor’s Office makes key decision

11.12.2024

“By a decision dated 6 December 2024, the Regional Prosecutor’s Office in Lublin discontinued the investigation against Bartosz Kramek,” reads the statement of the Prosecutor’s Office. In 2017, Bartosz Kramek published the text “Let the State Come to a Stop: Let’s Shut Down the Government”, which caused him many legal problems. Subsequently, he was detained […]

Years of Ziarkiewicz-led lawfare against Kramek. ‘No grounds for prosecution’

Years of Ziarkiewicz-led lawfare against Kramek. ‘No grounds for prosecution’

10.12.2024

The Regional Prosecutor’s Office in Lublin discontinued the investigation against the founder of the Open Dialogue Foundation engaged in supporting defenders of democracy. For five years, Bartosz Kramek was prosecuted by a PiS prosecutor, Ziobro’s nominee, Jerzy Ziarkiewicz. Jerzy Ziarkiewicz is the discredited head of the Lublin Regional Prosecutor’s Office, who for years blocked investigations […]

Discontinuation of the investigation against the Chair of the ODF Supervisory Board

Discontinuation of the investigation against the Chair of the ODF Supervisory Board

10.12.2024

The investigation against Bartosz K., Chair of the Supervisory Board of the Open Dialogue Foundation has been discontinued. The case was related to providing false data in VAT invoices and a money-laundering scheme. According to the investigators, there are no grounds for filing charges against him. The investigation has been discontinued by the Provincial Public […]

Lublin: Discontinuation of the investigation against the Chair of the Board

Lublin: Discontinuation of the investigation against the Chair of the Board

10.12.2024

“The Provincial Public Prosecutor’s Office in Lublin discontinued the investigation against Bartosz K., Chair of the Supervisory Board of the Open Dialogue Foundation, which was related to providing false data in VAT invoices and a money-laundering scheme. The investigators determined that there were no grounds for filing charges,” reported the Polish Press Agency. The information […]

The services are focused on ODF. “Let’s dig up some dirt on Kramek”

The services are focused on ODF. “Let’s dig up some dirt on Kramek”

06.12.2024

After six years, the President of the Open Dialogue Foundation, Lyudmyla Kozlovska, was finally able to come back to Poland. “We have submitted a complaint with the Public Prosecutor’s Office regarding the abuse of power which was most likely commissioned by Messrs Wąsik, Kamiński and the then head of the Internal Security Agency,” said Bartosz […]

A year without justice. Out of power, yet PiS-instigated prosecutions drag on

A year without justice. Out of power, yet PiS-instigated prosecutions drag on

03.12.2024

“One year after the change of power, yet hundreds of people are still being prosecuted by the Prosecutor’s Office on charges tailored by the Law and Justice party,” says Bartosz Kramek, Chair of the Supervisory Board of the Open Dialogue Foundation, in an interview with naTemat.  This includes organisers of local Women’s Strike, participants in […]

Bodnar on top, Ziobro on the bottom. When will law and justice make a comeback?

Bodnar on top, Ziobro on the bottom. When will law and justice make a comeback?

07.09.2024

The Law and Justice (PiS) losing power did not result in an automatic re-establishment of the rule of law and in the prosecution enforcing accountability vis-à-vis the perpetrators. Even within the prosecution, the Ziobro system persists and resists change. The Open Dialogue Foundation (ODF) had requested the National Public Prosecutor’s Office to review criminal proceedings […]

Bailiff enforces court judgement. PiS MEP Maciej Wąsik’s account balance slashed

Bailiff enforces court judgement. PiS MEP Maciej Wąsik’s account balance slashed

06.07.2024

The Open Dialogue Foundation (ODF) announced that the enforcement bailiff had seized almost PLN 28,000 from the account of PiS MEP Maciej Wąsik. However, the amount seized is much higher due to interest and other costs. This is the result of the politician losing a lawsuit for infringement of personal rights. Bartosz Kramek, ODF’s Chair […]

Maciej Wąsik’s bank account targeted by bailiff — nearly PLN 30,000 recovered for ODF

Maciej Wąsik’s bank account targeted by bailiff — nearly PLN 30,000 recovered for ODF

05.07.2024

The Open Dialogue Foundation has received over PLN 27,000 collected by the enforcement bailiff from Maciej Wąsik’s account, as reported by the Polish Press Agency (PAP). The money is the result of the enforcement of a court judgement that obliged the PiS politician to pay compensation for violating the personal rights of the Foundation and […]

Bailiff accesses Maciej Wąsik account. MEP docked large sum

Bailiff accesses Maciej Wąsik account. MEP docked large sum

05.07.2024

In June, an enforcement bailiff seized funds from the bank account of Law and Justice (PiS) MEP Maciej Wąsik. As a result, PLN 30,000 was transferred to the account of the Open Dialogue Foundation, following a court judgement. The politician had been ordered to pay compensation to the organisation for violating personal rights. Bartosz Kramek, […]

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