Tusk accuses Poland's president of undermining rule of law and inviting Russian interference
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk accused President Karol Nawrocki of undermining the rule of law by seeking to control the Constitutional Tribunal, warning this invites Russian interference. Tusk suggested the president's actions may stem from greed, stupidity, or betrayal, citing support from Russian bots online. The crisis escalated Saturday night when Nawrocki forcibly entered the Constitutional Tribunal to challenge judge Anna Korwin-Piotrowska, who had assumed leadership after suspending the court's PiS-appointed president and vice president. Tusk vowed to defend the rule of law, claiming foreign forces exploit the attacks to destabilize Polish institutions. The confrontation reflects ongoing tensions between Tusk's pro-European coalition and the nationalist PiS party, which backs Nawrocki. It unfolds amid pre-election campaigning for 2027 parliamentary polls, with PiS supporters and leaders gathering outside the court during the dramatic incident.