- 3d ago
Venice Commission opinion reportedly favours systemic fix for Constitutional Tribunal row
The Council of Europe advisory body adopted its opinion on Friday on the president's powers over oaths of Constitutional Tribunal judges, and the text is due out on Monday or Tuesday.
- 4d ago
Maciej Berek says he is ready to take Constitutional Tribunal oath outside the president's presence
Maciej Berek, elected by the Sejm as a Constitutional Tribunal judge on 4 September, has not yet sworn the oath because he has not received an invitation from President Karol Nawrocki. In a Rzeczpospolita interview published on 9 October, he said he would accept a different form of oath if required.
- Oct 5
Polish Constitutional Tribunal names new security advisor and chancellery head
Constitutional Tribunal President Bogdan Święczkowski appointed former CBA head Andrzej Stróżny and councilor Beata Białowąs following the suspension of two officials by national prosecutors.
- Oct 1
Polish Constitutional Tribunal spent up to 100,000 PLN on 40th anniversary celebrations
Poland's Constitutional Tribunal faced backlash after spending records showed up to 100,000 PLN was allocated to 40th anniversary festivities, including a Warsaw boat cruise and catering, during an ongoing institutional deadlock.
- Oct 1
Czarnek Visits Warsaw Tent Protest Backing Constitutional Tribunal Against Takeover
PiS prime ministerial candidate Przemysław Czarnek met protesters at a tent camp outside Poland's Constitutional Tribunal on 30 September, pledging that demonstrations will continue through November.
- Sep 30
Constitutional Tribunal President Submits 78 Million PLN Budget Directly to Sejm
Constitutional Tribunal President Bogdan Święczkowski sent a 78 million PLN spending proposal directly to Sejm leadership after the cabinet omitted the court from the 2027 state budget draft.
- Sep 23
Polish Prosecutors Charge Constitutional Court Officials as Government Weighs Police Action
Polish prosecutors charged two senior Constitutional Tribunal officials on 23 September 2026 for barring parliamentary-appointed judges, while Justice Minister Waldemar Żurek stated the government may use law enforcement to restore access to the building.
- Sep 21
Maciej Berek demands presidential oath for Constitutional Tribunal seat
Constitutional Tribunal judge-elect Maciej Berek has formally requested President Karol Nawrocki schedule his oath, warning he will take alternative steps within short weeks if uninvited.
- Sep 11
Poland's National Security Bureau demands answers over reported police plans at Constitutional Tribunal
BBN head Bartosz Grodecki asked Interior Minister Marcin Kierwiński to clarify reports of potential police action at the Constitutional Tribunal in Warsaw on Friday.
- Sep 7
Sejm Speaker Czarzasty demands President Nawrocki swear in Constitutional Tribunal judge Maciej Berek
The Chancellery of the Sejm rejected presidential inquiries into Maciej Berek's legal credentials on 11 September 2026, insisting President Karol Nawrocki administer the judicial oath without delay.
- Sep 3
Polish President Karol Nawrocki agrees to prosecutor questioning over stalled court appointments
The National Prosecutor's Office asked Karol Nawrocki to designate a time and venue to give witness testimony regarding his refusal to swear in four Constitutional Tribunal judges.
- Aug 29
Donald Tusk defends Constitutional Tribunal nominations as presidency and opposition criticize remarks
Prime Minister Donald Tusk declared in Olsztyn that the parliamentary majority will install new judges at the Constitutional Tribunal in September 2026, prompting pushback from the presidential palace over candidate Maciej Berek.
- Jul 29
Sławomir Patyra sworn in as Polish Constitutional Tribunal judge, immediately refuses to adjudicate in solidarity with four blocked colleagues
Sławomir Patyra took the oath before President Karol Nawrocki on Tuesday, then declared he would not participate in any Constitutional Tribunal proceedings until four judges elected in March are allowed to take office.
- Jul 20
Constitutional Tribunal head demands police explain 14 July intervention amid judges' mandate dispute
President of Poland's Constitutional Tribunal Bogdan Święczkowski has formally asked the national police chief to provide the legal basis and documentation for the 14 July entry of officers into the court's building, calling it an external interference.
- Jul 15
Polish Constitutional Tribunal assembly collapses after judges barred and police called
The Constitutional Tribunal’s General Assembly failed on 14 July 2026 after two recently elected judges were refused entry, two others admitted only as guests, and quorum was broken when two judges walked out in solidarity.
