Politics · Warsaw, Poland · October 31, 2026

Polish president and government clash over Constitutional Tribunal

Reported by 15 outlets · first reported Oct 30, 5:24 PM ET

Riot police were deployed at Poland's Constitutional Tribunal after its president was suspended. President Nawrocki accused Prime Minister Tusk of a forced takeover. The justice minister seeks to lift the immunity of two judges to charge them. Two Polish ambassadors resigned in protest.

Why it matters

The dispute over the court's legitimacy affects the rule of law inside the EU.

Background

Tusk's pro-European government says it is restoring judicial independence. The president, backed by the opposition, calls the move a coup.

The story so far

1. Oct 21Polish lawmakers vote to ease abortion ban, veto expected
2. Oct 30Police surround Polish court after its president is suspended
3. Oct 31Polish president and government clash over Constitutional Tribunal
4. Nov 1Poland's constitutional court dispute escalates
5. Nov 2Poland's constitutional court standoff deepens
6. Nov 3Poland's constitutional court crisis deepens

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Sources

• The Straits Times ↗Oct 31, 8:46 AM ET
• The Guardian ↗Oct 31, 12:27 AM ET
• The Hindu ↗Oct 30, 5:24 PM ET

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