[Explainer] Polish right turns court dispute into election battleground, dragging in the EU

On October 30, Polish President Karol Nawrocki entered the Constitutional Tribunal amid accusations of a coup, signaling a contentious election season. He interrupted a judge to gain access and remained there overnight, while protests occurred outside. This incident reflects escalating tensions between Prime Minister Donald Tusk and the ruling Law and Justice party (PiS) regarding judicial authority. Analysts suggest that PiS aims to portray Tusk as part of an elite, while enhancing its own image ahead of the upcoming parliamentary elections.