EU takes legal action against Poland over 'Russian influence' law.

The European Commission has launched legal action against Poland over a controversial law that establishes a committee to investigate cases of "Russian influence" inside the country. The law has been criticized for potentially targeting opposition politicians in the run-up to Poland's general election later this year. The committee's chair will be elected by the prime minister, and potential penalties include bans on holding a security clearance or public funds management position for up to 10 years. Critics have decried the law as anti-constitutional and anti-democratic. President Duda has offered amendments, but the original law has already entered into force.