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Polish president turns back from Senegal trip as top court chief suspended
Reuters • • world
Key Points:
- Polish President Karol Nawrocki abruptly ended his flight to Senegal to return to Poland after police entered the Constitutional Tribunal premises and its president, Bogdan Swieczkowski, was suspended.
- Police intervened following violent incidents outside the court, including the throwing of dangerous objects, leading to the tribunal president's suspension amid ongoing political tensions.
- The Constitutional Tribunal has been paralyzed due to a prolonged political dispute, with Nawrocki and Swieczkowski blocking judges nominated by opposing parliamentary majorities.
- Prime Minister Donald Tusk emphasized the need to restore the rule of law and described the government's actions as necessary despite being difficult and painful.
- Justice Minister Waldemar Zurek has requested the lifting of immunities for Swieczkowski and his deputy for obstructing judges, while PiS politicians accuse Tusk's government of staging a coup on the tribunal.
