Disputed Polish constitutional court holds first meeting after takeover by government-backed judges

A controversial meeting of judges at Poland's Constitutional Tribunal led to disciplinary actions against chief justice Bogdan Święczkowski. The legitimacy of the meeting is disputed due to the absence of several judges. The judges present claimed a quorum was reached, allowing them to adopt a budget and decide on disciplinary panels. Opposition figures, including president Karol Nawrocki, labeled the meeting a coup and questioned its legality. The situation reflects ongoing tensions regarding judicial independence in Poland, with accusations of illegal actions from both sides.