Poland seeks resolution to institutional crisis after police raid on Constitutional Tribunal
Polish President Karol Nawrocki met with party leaders Saturday seeking a resolution to an institutional crisis worsened by Friday's police intervention at the Constitutional Tribunal, while Prime Minister Donald Tusk accused opponents of wanting to "destroy democracy." The crisis stems from a long-running dispute over tribunal judges appointed by the nationalist PiS government (2015-2023), which Tusk's centrist government and the EU do not recognize. Justice Minister sought to lift the tribunal president's immunity, while a newly appointed judge announced she would assume the role. Protesters supporting the tribunal's judges have demonstrated for weeks. Political scientist Ewa Marciniak noted the upcoming November 2027 legislative elections are increasing tensions, with all actors in campaign mode and mobilization posing escalation risks.