Strong statement from former presidents of the Constitutional Tribunal: The President of Poland's behavior does not help in resolving the crisis

Former presidents of the Constitutional Tribunal stated that judges legally appointed by the Sejm are taking necessary actions to restore the Tribunal's function. They noted that the Tribunal has been in crisis for over a decade, with improperly appointed judges and a paralyzed operation due to the lack of a General Assembly. They emphasized the failure to implement rulings from the European Court of Human Rights and the Court of Justice of the EU, which affects citizens' rights. The authors criticized President Karol Nawrocki for blocking the appointment of judges and called for the General Assembly to be convened. Judge Anna Korwin-Piotrowska announced a meeting for November 3 to discuss the Tribunal's budget. Tensions escalated after Nawrocki interrupted his trip to Senegal to address the situation, leading to urgent consultations with parliamentary forces. Prime Minister Donald Tusk condemned the attack on the Tribunal as part of a broader assault on the rule of law in Poland.