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Poland Constitutional Tribunal faces legal and financial crisis
The Polish Constitutional Tribunal (TK) is embroiled in a deepening crisis involving legal disputes over judicial appointments and significant financial uncertainty. New judge Maciej Berek, appointed by the Sejm, has faced rejection from TK President Bogdan Święczkowski, who refuses to recognize his swearing-in because it was performed before the Marshal of the Sejm rather than the President.
Simultaneously, the institution faces a potential funding vacuum. The 2027 draft budget does not include provisions for the TK, as the Ministry of Finance maintains that President Święczkowski failed to effectively submit an approved financial plan. While the TK President has proposed a plan exceeding 78 million PLN, the lack of official budgetary allocation poses risks to the continuity of the court's operations.
Political tensions remain high, with Justice Minister Waldemar Żurek promising changes to restore rule of law and criticizing the current leadership of the Tribunal. Meanwhile, legal experts warn that the ongoing impasse could lead to constitutional violations and institutional instability.
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Andrzej Domański · Bogdan Święczkowski · Constitutional Tribunal · Karol Nawrocki · Maciej Berek · Ministry of Finance · Poland · Sejm · Waldemar Żurek
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- [● 2 SOURCES] Maciej Berek was sworn in as a TK judge before the Marshal of the Sejm. niezalezna.pl · wiadomosci.gazeta.pl
- [○ 1 SOURCE] A survey showed 26.3% of respondents view police actions during the TK protests positively. wiadomosci.onet.pl
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Justice Minister Waldemar Żurek stated that the state must assist judges who are prevented from ruling. dorzeczy.pl
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The 2027 draft budget does not include income or expenditures for the Constitutional Tribunal. www.fakt.pl
- [● 2 SOURCES] TK President Bogdan Święczkowski refused to allow Maciej Berek to take up judicial duties. niezalezna.pl · wiadomosci.gazeta.pl
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Bogdan Święczkowski proposed a financial plan for the TK totaling over 78 million PLN. www.fakt.pl