Polish President Forces Entry into Constitutional Tribunal Amid Judicial Crisis

Polish President Nawrocki forced his way into the Constitutional Tribunal building overnight after being physically blocked by judges, escalating a dispute over judicial appointments to a critical point. The clash occurred when Nawrocki attempted to enter the court, where newly government-appointed judges prevented his access before he pushed through. The incident follows the government's suspension of the tribunal's PiS-affiliated chairman, which sparked protests and three arrests. The conflict stems from years of political interference in the court, beginning with PiS's controversial judicial appointments. The current government's reform efforts face obstruction from loyalist judges, while opposition leader Kaczynski calls the situation a coup. Nawrocki has requested urgent talks to stabilize the political crisis.