Polish president calls parties to find a solution to political crisis

The Polish President is convening parties to address a political crisis following police intervention at the Constitutional Tribunal. This situation escalated dramatically, with police occupying the tribunal to prevent access amid ongoing tensions between the ruling Law and Justice party and the opposition. The tribunal has faced criticism for its political alignment since 2015, complicating the legitimacy of its judges. Prime Minister Donald Tusk, who returned to power in 2023, has struggled to formalize judicial appointments, leading to a budget voting impasse. Tusk emphasized the need to restore the rule of law, while the President interrupted his trip to Senegal to address the crisis directly at the tribunal, facing confrontations with judges.