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Maciej Berek demands Constitutional Tribunal oath from President Nawrocki
Maciej Berek, elected by the Sejm to the Constitutional Tribunal on September 4, 2026, has formally requested President Karol Nawrocki to designate a time and place for his oath of office. Berek, a former minister in Donald Tusk's government, emphasized that taking the oath is a legal obligation and warned that failing to do so could be interpreted as a resignation from the position.
The dispute centers on whether Berek meets the formal requirement of ten years of legal practice. The Presidential Chancellery has expressed doubts regarding his professional seniority and stated that the President will only administer the oath once documents confirming his legal career are provided.
Berek has stated he will not remain in a state of legal limbo and has prepared alternative steps to ensure his oath is administered and delivered to the President, regardless of the traditional ceremony format. Meanwhile, the Head of the Sejm Chancellery, Marek Siwiec, noted that no preparations are being made for an oath ceremony in the Column Hall.
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Constitutional Tribunal · Karol Nawrocki · Maciej Berek · Marek Siwiec · Poland · Sejm
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- [● 11 SOURCES] The Sejm elected Maciej Berek as a judge of the Constitutional Tribunal on September 4, 2026. www.rmf24.pl · dorzeczy.pl · wiadomosci.dziennik.pl · oko.press · wiadomosci.onet.pl · +3 more
- [● 9 SOURCES] Berek warned that failing to take the oath could be legally interpreted as a resignation from the position. www.rmf24.pl · dorzeczy.pl · wiadomosci.dziennik.pl · oko.press · wiadomosci.wp.pl · +2 more
- [● 3 SOURCES] Marek Siwiec, head of the Sejm Chancellery, stated that the Column Hall is not being prepared for Berek's oath. www.rmf24.pl · dorzeczy.pl · www.polsatnews.pl
- [● 6 SOURCES] The Presidential Chancellery has questioned whether Maciej Berek meets the formal requirement of 10 years of legal practice. www.rmf24.pl · wiadomosci.dziennik.pl · wiadomosci.onet.pl
- [● 5 SOURCES] Berek's term was scheduled to begin on September 16, 2026. www.rmf24.pl · oko.press · www.polsatnews.pl
- [● 11 SOURCES] Maciej Berek has requested that President Karol Nawrocki designate a time and place for his Constitutional Tribunal oath of office. www.rmf24.pl · dorzeczy.pl · wiadomosci.dziennik.pl · oko.press · wiadomosci.onet.pl · +3 more
- [● 3 SOURCES] Presidential spokesperson Rafał Leśkiewicz stated that President Karol Nawrocki will administer the oath if Berek provides documents proving his 10-year legal practice requirement. www.rmf24.pl · wiadomosci.onet.pl
- [● 3 SOURCES] Maciej Berek stated he has prepared alternative steps to ensure his oath is administered. dorzeczy.pl · wiadomosci.onet.pl