Poland’s Top-Court Showdown Draws President Nawrocki Into Overnight Clash with Police
Police and rival judges surrounded the tribunal as Nawrocki accused government-backed forces of seizing the court and called urgent talks with parties.
- At 1 a.m. on Saturday, President Karol Nawrocki forced his way through police and crowds into the Constitutional Tribunal, physically pushing past judges at the entrance amid a standoff over the court's leadership.
- Tensions escalated Friday when judge Anna Korwin-Piotrowska attempted to seize leadership, suspending Tribunal President Bogdan Zwieczkowski and his deputy for one month over alleged misconduct concerning new judge appointments.
- Riot police surrounded the court as Prime Minister Donald Tusk's coalition government backed the move to restore rule of law following years of control by the Law and Justice party.
- Justice Minister Waldemar {urek moved to strip Zwieczkowski of immunity from prosecution Friday, while Nawrocki condemned the event as a "forceful takeover" and called urgent consultations with parliamentary groups.
- Centrist leaders Szymon HoBownia and WBadysBaw Kosiniak-Kamysz expressed concern Saturday morning, saying the crisis "bring shame on Poland," while the Venice Commission noted alternative procedures may be legitimate if formal requirements are met.
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