Poland's President tries to halt political crisis after police intervention in the Constitutional Tribunal

The Polish President is attempting to resolve a political crisis following a police intervention at the Constitutional Tribunal in Warsaw. Karol Nawrocki announced urgent consultations with parliamentary representatives due to internal security threats. The Tribunal has faced scrutiny from the EU for its political dependence, particularly during the Law and Justice party's rule. Prime Minister Donald Tusk, who returned to power in 2023, has struggled to formalize judicial appointments, leading to a standoff that culminated in police occupying the Tribunal. Tusk emphasized the need to restore the rule of law after years of illegality under the PiS government. The President interrupted his trip to Senegal to address the situation, facing challenges entering the Tribunal amid tensions with judges.