Polish President Nawrocki Defends Judicial Nominations, Cites Constitutional Supremacy

President Karol Nawrocki, at a ceremony for judicial nominations, asserted his sole authority to appoint judges, citing constitutional supremacy and dismissing external criticism. The statement signals continued friction between the Polish executive and international tribunals over judicial independence, a pattern consistent with prior PiS-aligned policy. The move may deepen the rule-of-law dispute with the EU, though no immediate legal action is specified.