On October 30, 2026, Poland found itself at the center of a political crisis related to the conflict surrounding the Constitutional Court. The opposition accuses the government of attempting a coup, leading to mass protests and the urgent return of the president.
Conflict Surrounding the Constitutional Court
The situation escalated after one of the judges announced the suspension of the head of the Constitutional Court and his deputy, attempting to take control. These actions were seen as an illegal power grab, as the current leadership refused to comply with the new orders.
President's and Police's Response
Polish President Karol Nawrocki, who was visiting Senegal at the time, urgently interrupted his flight and returned to Warsaw. Amid the escalating situation, protesters gathered near the Constitutional Tribunal, and police forces were deployed to the court building, blocking access.
Accusations and Consequences
The opposition, particularly Donald Tusk, accuses the government of attempting a coup. Tusk called for decisive actions to restore the rule of law after years of violations. Meanwhile, the Constitutional Court declared an attempt to seize power, and Deputy Grzegorz Braun claimed that the order to seize the building was given by Minister of Justice Waldemar Żurek with Tusk's support.