Polish crisis: Tusk ruled out a compromise solution

Donald Tusk, the Polish Prime Minister, ruled out a compromise in the constitutional court crisis, accusing President Karol Nawrocki and the opposition of undermining democracy. Tusk claimed that opposition politicians are supported by "Russian-friendly forces" and criticized the current composition of the constitutional court as illegitimate. He emphasized that the court would operate in accordance with the constitution and stated that certain issues would not allow for compromise. The crisis escalated after Anna Korwin-Piotrowska temporarily took control of the court, suspending its president and deputy. Nawrocki disputes the legality of this suspension and does not recognize Korwin-Piotrowska as a judge. Protests against government actions occurred outside the court, and the European Commission expressed concerns about the court's independence. Tusk's government faces criticism for its handling of the court's situation, with calls for a "restart" of the court following the removal…