What next for the Constitutional Tribunal? Important gatherings of judges of the Tribunal and the Supreme Court today

The Supreme Court and Constitutional Tribunal of Poland are holding extraordinary assemblies to address the ongoing crisis surrounding the Constitutional Tribunal. The Supreme Court's meeting, initiated by Chief Justice Zbigniew Kapiński, focuses on threats to constitutional order, while the Constitutional Tribunal's assembly, led by Anna Korwin-Piotrowska, aims to discuss the budget plan for 2027 and quorum issues. Tensions have escalated, with protests and political statements highlighting the legal legitimacy of newly appointed judges and the government's actions against them. President Karol Nawrocki and Prime Minister Donald Tusk have both intervened, emphasizing the need for judicial independence and adherence to European standards.