Poland’s dispute over the rule of law escalated over the weekend as Prime Minister Donald Tusk’s government pursued efforts to undo judicial appointments made under the previous Law and Justice (PiS) government.
Tusk’s administration says removing the PiS-era appointees is necessary to bring Poland back into line with European Union rule-of-law standards. The recent turmoil has raised questions about whether the effort could backfire and what it might mean for Tusk’s support ahead of next year’s elections.
The issue was discussed by Zoya Sheftalovich and Kathryn Carlson on the Brussels Playbook podcast. The episode also covered Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever’s offer to resign to King Philippe on Monday morning after failing to reach a budget agreement for 2027, and considered what might happen next.
Sources: Politico Europe.