In Poland, night of clashes outside the Constitutional Tribunal
The political crisis in Poland escalated on October 30, following a controversial declaration by judge Anna Korwin-Piotrowska, who suspended the president and vice-president of the Constitutional Tribunal. This led to calls for criminal charges against the suspended judges by Justice Minister Waldemar Zurek, who criticized the tribunal's operations. Protests erupted outside the court, with opposition figures joining demonstrators against the ruling government. Tensions rose as police clashed with protesters, highlighting the deep political divisions in the country.