EU Commissioner: The Constitutional Tribunal must act in accordance with the rulings of the CJEU

The European Commissioner emphasized the need for the Polish Constitutional Tribunal to operate according to the Polish constitution and EU law, highlighting the importance of rule of law for Polish citizens. The situation escalated after the announcement of a break in the activities of the Tribunal's president and vice-president, leading to the appointment of Anna Korwin-Piotrowska as the acting head. President Nawrocki interrupted his trip to Senegal to address the crisis, stating that constitutional order had been violated, while Prime Minister Donald Tusk affirmed the commitment to restore the rule of law.