Poland crisis deepens: President Karol Nawrocki calls emergency talks after court showdown
A political crisis is unfolding in Poland as Polish President Karol Nawrocki declared constitutional violation and sought urgent talks.
The issue started when seven parliamentary-elected judges entered Poland’s Constitutional Tribunal headquarters accompanied by State Protection Service officers.
Security guards were ordered to pack up and leave, while incumbent Tribunal President Bogdan Święczkowski and Vice-President Bartłomiej Sochański were reportedly denied entry against the backdrop of disagreements over the legitimacy of the panel.
Judge Anna Korwin-Piotrowska declared she was taking leadership of the Tribunal and suspended Święczkowski.
On Friday evening, protesters also clashed with law enforcement........
