"A great manipulation by Tusk". Andrzej Duda on the situation in the Constitutional Tribunal

Former President Andrzej Duda criticized Donald Tusk and the Civic Platform for manipulating the Constitutional Tribunal's situation, labeling it as a legal manipulation. He expressed concerns about the legitimacy of judges appointed during a period of parliamentary inactivity, asserting they are not impartial. Duda highlighted the case of Maciej Berek, claiming he does not meet the criteria to be a judge. He accused Tusk of attempting to solidify control over the Tribunal and described the current situation as lawlessness, potentially amounting to a coup. Duda emphasized the constitutional role of the president in the appointment process and condemned the disregard for legal norms in the selection of judges.