In Poland, the crisis surrounding the Constitutional Tribunal foreshadows a virulent campaign for the upcoming parliamentary elections

The Polish Constitutional Tribunal approved its budget for 2027 amid ongoing political tensions. The institution has become a battleground between Prime Minister Donald Tusk's center-right government and the nationalist opposition, PiS. Tusk has appointed judges aligned with his agenda, leading to conflicts with PiS-affiliated officials. Recently, a judge suspended the tribunal's president and vice-president for alleged misconduct, highlighting the deepening crisis within the court.