The decision deepens an impasse over the court between the government and the opposition-aligned president.
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European court orders Polish Constitutional Tribunal to accept judges rejected by president
The decision was welcomed Prime Minister Donald Tusk, who said it must immediately be enforced.
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Polish justice minister orders criminal investigation into presidential advisers over judge dispute
A senior presidential aide has called the accusations “ridiculous”.
Polish constitutional court rejects four new judges amid standoff between government and president
The chief justice’s decision, which was widely expected, deepens an unprecedented crisis around the court.
Polish parliament hosts swearing in of constitutional court judges in defiance of president
The development marks a further twist in Poland’s rule-of-law crisis.
Polish president proposes law jailing officials who question his powers
The government condemned his “autocratic” plans.
Polish president refuses to appoint 46 judges in escalation of rule-of-law dispute with government
The government’s spokesman condemned the decision as a “usurpation of power and attempt to undermine the justice system”.
Polish justice ministry presents “compromise” plan to overhaul judicial body
The government wants to ensure that the body responsible for nominating judges is independent of politicians.
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To solve its rule-of-law crisis, Poland needs new Round Table talks [Opinion]
Krzysztof Mularczyk
Compromise, rather than confrontation, is the only route to a long-lasting solution.
Polish court for first time removes judges appointed after previous government’s reforms
The government that succeeded PiS has pointed to various Polish and European court rulings finding that such judges hold their positions illegitimately.
Poland violated female judges rights by making them retire earlier than men, rules European court
The measures in question were made as part of the PiS government’s contested overhaul of the judiciary.
Supreme Court ruling opens path to prosecuting communist judges in Poland
Many argue that Poland never fully dealt with its communist past, including allowing former communists to remain in positions of authority.
Judicial bill aiming to unlock Poland’s EU funds passes to president for final decision
President Andrzej Duda can sign the bill into law, veto it, or send it to the constitutional court for assessment.
Judge critical of Polish government’s judicial reforms has suspension overturned
The decision was made by a new judicial chamber established as part of its efforts to unlock frozen EU funds.
