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Poland faces big political fight over the courts

The Prime Minister and the President are clashing over the country’s legal system, leaving the government and the economy in a tough spot.


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Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk speaking at a podium with the Polish flag in the background.

By John Doe
Reporting from Poland
Nov. 2, 2026, 11:03 a.m. - an hour ago

Poland is going through a messy political struggle right now. The country’s Prime Minister, Donald Tusk, is clashing with the President, Andrzej Duda. The two men don't see eye to eye on how the government should be run.

At the center of this fight is the country’s court system. Prime Minister Tusk wants to change how judges are picked for the Constitutional Court. This court is very important because it decides if laws follow the country’s rules.

The European Union, which represents a group of countries that includes Poland, says the Parliament does have the right to pick new judges. But this has caused a lot of tension. President Duda is not happy with these changes. This has led to a loud, bitter argument between the two leaders.

Because of this fight, people are starting to worry. Some experts think this disagreement could make it hard for the government to get anything done. It might even hurt the country's central bank, which manages Poland's money and economy.

Even though many people are protesting the changes, Prime Minister Tusk says he will keep going with his plan to fix the court system. He believes these steps are necessary. For now, the situation is tense, and it is not clear how or when this standoff will end.

Source: Euronews.com



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