Tusk rejects Nawrocki ultimatum on Constitutional Tribunal, declares dispute over

The constitutional crisis in Poland has escalated following Prime Minister Tusk's firm rejection of President Nawrocki's ultimatum regarding the Constitutional Tribunal and the subsequent refusal of the Presidential Office to meet with Tusk. This conflict, centered on judicial independence and executive authority, is further complicated by Tusk's alleged moves towards censorship laws. The outcome remains uncertain as both sides assert constitutional legitimacy.

Polish Prime Minister Tusk has definitively rejected President Nawrocki's demand to reinstate Bogdan Święczkowski to the Constitutional Tribunal, declaring the dispute closed. This action, coupled with the government's intent to publish new rules of procedure for the Tribunal, signifies a firm assertion of government control over the judiciary. The move is confirmed, with high confidence, and is expected to deepen political confrontation.