Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk accused right-wing leaders of attempting to undermine democracy and the rule of law after a violent clash at the Constitutional Tribunal. Tusk warned that 'for years, there have been organizations and political figures in Poland seeking to destroy democracy and the rule of law.'
The conflict followed a police intervention at the Constitutional Tribunal in Warsaw, where tensions between the right-wing National Party and the center-left government escalated. Dozens of police officers blocked the entrance to the building as supporters of the right-wing party gathered outside, leading to three arrests.
Tusk has been pushing to appoint new judges to the Constitutional Tribunal, which the European Union believes is too politically influenced. However, President Karol Nawrocki has blocked these nominations, creating a deepening political crisis. The situation highlights ongoing tensions between the government and the opposition over judicial independence and democratic values.