Poland's president holds crisis talks after dramatic showdown at the constitutional court

Poland's President Karol Nawrocki convened crisis talks amid escalating tensions over judicial independence, following protests against the government's attempts to remove constitutional court judges. Prime Minister Donald Tusk's administration faces opposition from the right-wing PiS party, which appointed the judges. Protests intensified after the suspension of court president Bogdan Swieczkowski, leading to police intervention. Despite discussions at the presidential palace, no resolution was reached. Tusk condemned the unrest and emphasized the need to protect democracy. The European Commission urged Nawrocki to approve new judicial appointments to align with EU law, while the US ambassador cautioned against actions that could escalate violence.