Poland: New Justice Academy head blocked, Kaczyński and police on scene

Sławomir Cudak, newly appointed rector-commandant of the Academy of Justice, was barred from entering the building on Friday, leading to scuffles and the arrival of police and PiS leader Jarosław Kaczyński. The incident reflects ongoing political infighting over the institution, a key training ground for the judiciary under former minister Ziobro. The standoff signals a deepening power struggle within Poland's ruling camp ahead of the 2026 elections.