Allegation of a coup attempt in Poland! The President turned back the plane...

The political tension between Prime Minister Donald Tusk’s government and President Karol Nawrocki in Poland has taken on a new dimension with developments at the Constitutional Court. The removal of the court’s administration, police activity, and accusations of a coup attempt have thrust the country into the center of a political crisis. President Nawrocki, who was on an official visit to Senegal, decided to cut his visit short and return to Poland amid the developments.

President Nawrocki Halts His Visit

Intense police activity around the Constitutional Court in Warsaw at night was reported. As the political and institutional crisis in the country escalated, President Karol Nawrocki decided to cut short his official visit to Senegal.

From his social media account, Nawrocki said, ‘At this moment the President must be in Poland. I am cutting my flight to Senegal short. I am returning.’

Police Activity in Front of the Constitutional Court

Developments around the Constitutional Court building in Warsaw further heightened tensions in the country.

Polish police announced that an operation had been initiated within the area where the courthouse is located as part of their legal duties. In the police statement, it was noted that Constitutional Court judge Anna Korwin-Piotrowska had reported on potential threats to the safety of judges and staff and the risk of public order disruption.

Officials argued that the intervention was not aimed at the court's independence.

The duties of the Constitutional Court President and Vice President have been terminated.

Another development at the heart of the crisis occurred within the Constitutional Court's administration. In a statement published on the court's website, it was announced that the duties of President Bogdan Święczkowski and his deputy Bartłomiej Sochański had been terminated.

Following the decision, discussions began about who would exercise the court's management and powers.

In a statement from the Constitutional Court's official social media account, it was alleged that the institution's website had been seized unlawfully. The events were described as a 'coup attempt'.

Tusk Government: We Are Reestablishing the Rule of Law

Prime Minister Donald Tusk's government assessed the developments as a process of reestablishing the rule of law.

Tusk had previously argued that the new judges elected by parliament in accordance with procedure were prevented from taking office, and had said he would not backtrack on that.

The opposition, however, reacted sharply to police activity around the Constitutional Court and to decisions concerning court administration.

Former Prime Minister and Law and Justice Party leader Jarosław Kaczyński described the events as a "coup against the Constitutional Court." Kaczyński called on President Nawrocki to intervene in the developments.

Ab's Silence Became a Topic of Debate

The crisis in Poland has also brought the European Union's stance into focus. Criticisms were raised that the Brussels administration remained silent in the face of developments due to the support it gave to the Tusk government.

Brussels has not yet issued an official statement regarding the developments around the Constitutional Court and the coup attempt allegations.