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Escalation of the Dispute over Poland's Constitutional Court

In Poland, the dispute over the Constitutional Court has escalated, leading to heightened security measures and presidential intervention.

31 October 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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In Poland, the conflict over the Constitutional Court has significantly intensified. The police secured the area around the court after a judge informed them of possible security risks for judges and staff, according to the police in Warsaw.

President Karol Nawrocki, who originally intended to travel to Senegal, aborted his trip and stated on the platform X that he needed to be in Poland at such a moment. The president is at odds with the current government, which is pushing for a reform of the Constitutional Court.

Last night, Nawrocki himself appeared at the Constitutional Court, where confrontations took place. Reports indicate that he pushed his way to the court despite resistance, attempting to facilitate the swearing-in of five new judges nominated by Parliament.

Demonstrators besieged the court building, further escalating tensions. The struggle for control over the Constitutional Court is also evident in the brutal confrontations between the president and the center-left government, which is trying to restore the rule of law in Poland.

In addition to the police presence outside the court, several sources reported a comprehensive power struggle fueled by the differing views on the restructuring of the Constitutional Court. The president sought to strengthen his position through direct actions on-site.

The situation remains tense. Observers see the events as a dangerous development for Poland's political landscape, while public protests continue and parties vie for control over the judiciary.

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