Polish police enter Constitutional Tribunal; Supreme Court chief decries unprecedented crisis

Polish police entered the Constitutional Tribunal and subsequently blocked its disputed president, Bogdan Swieczkowski, from entering the headquarters. This action, unprecedented since wartime according to the Supreme Court chief, confirms a significant escalation in the ongoing rule-of-law conflict between the government and judiciary. The situation's resolution and long-term impact on judicial independence remain uncertain.

The Polish constitutional crisis has significantly escalated following police intervention at the Constitutional Tribunal, preventing the contested president, Bogdan Swieczkowski, from entering the building. This action, unprecedented since wartime according to the Supreme Court chief, deepens the conflict between the government and judiciary, with high confidence in the factual developments but medium confidence in the broader political implications. The Supreme Court has also annulled Swieczkowski's suspension, further complicating the institutional standoff.