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πŸ‡΅πŸ‡± Oko.press
National & Local

Appointments to the Constitutional Tribunal. Is it still law or just politics?

The ongoing political battle over appointments to Poland's Constitutional Tribunal reflects deep polarization and raises questions about the role of legal arguments in political decisions.

Mar 23 β€’ 06:00 UTC
πŸ‡΅πŸ‡± Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

New judges in the Constitutional Tribunal. Procedural irregularities without impact on taking the oath?

The article discusses the appointment of new judges to the Polish Constitutional Tribunal amid accusations of procedural violations regarding candidate submissions.

Mar 23 β€’ 03:32 UTC
πŸ‡΅πŸ‡± Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Poll: Every other Pole wants Karol Nawrocki to swear in the judges of the Constitutional Tribunal

A recent poll indicates that half of Poles support Karol Nawrocki carrying out the oath for newly appointed judges of Poland's Constitutional Tribunal.

Mar 22 β€’ 06:05 UTC
πŸ‡΅πŸ‡± Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

PiS files a request to the Constitutional Tribunal after the NSA ruling on same-sex marriages

The Polish government is challenging a court ruling that ordered the registration of a same-sex marriage in Poland.

Mar 20 β€’ 14:42 UTC
πŸ‡΅πŸ‡± Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Piotr Zamroch: The Judgment of the Constitutional Tribunal in Case P 10/16 from the Perspective of Three Months of (Non)Implementation

The Constitutional Tribunal's ruling on December 2, 2025, has sparked significant debate among distribution and transmission companies in Poland due to its implications on property rights.

Mar 20 β€’ 12:50 UTC
πŸ‡΅πŸ‡± Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Robert Gwiazdowski: Dribbling at the Constitutional Tribunal

The article discusses the ongoing controversy surrounding judges of the Polish Constitutional Tribunal, highlighting past and current selection processes by the legislature.

Mar 20 β€’ 03:42 UTC
πŸ‡΅πŸ‡± Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

President of the Constitutional Tribunal penalized for poor organization of work

The President of Poland's Constitutional Tribunal has been penalized over the mismanagement of a public information request process.

Mar 19 β€’ 11:11 UTC
πŸ‡΅πŸ‡± Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Anatomy of Paralysis. Five Axes of the Crisis that is Destroying the Constitutional Tribunal

The article analyzes the crisis surrounding the Polish Constitutional Tribunal, highlighting its decline in authority and effectiveness in upholding the constitution.

Mar 19 β€’ 03:52 UTC
πŸ‡΅πŸ‡± Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

New Constitutional Court Judges Face Financial Void. Who Will Pay Them?

Newly elected judges of Poland's Constitutional Tribunal are in limbo over their status and pay amid ongoing debates about when they officially take office.

Mar 18 β€’ 18:01 UTC
πŸ‡΅πŸ‡± Oko.press
National & Local

New judges have been selected for the Constitutional Tribunal. PiS pressures Nawrocki to ignore them

Six new judges have been appointed to Poland's Constitutional Tribunal amid controversy and pressure from the ruling party, PiS, to delay their swearing-in.

Mar 17 β€’ 21:20 UTC
πŸ‡΅πŸ‡± Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Piotr Szymaniak: The Tribunal evaded, but there's nothing to celebrate

The article discusses the ongoing conflicts and controversial decisions surrounding the Polish Constitutional Tribunal and the political maneuvers by ruling parties.

Mar 17 β€’ 17:06 UTC
πŸ‡΅πŸ‡± Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

BogusΕ‚aw Chrabota: The Constitutional Tribunal on the Road to Self-Destruction

The article discusses the ongoing controversy surrounding the legality of judges appointed to the Polish Constitutional Tribunal and the necessity of their oath-taking in front of the president.

Mar 17 β€’ 14:02 UTC
πŸ‡΅πŸ‡± Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

The Constitutional Tribunal asks Karol Nawrocki about the oath of new Constitutional Tribunal judges. There is a specific date

The Constitutional Tribunal of Poland has requested a written statement from President Karol Nawrocki regarding the swearing-in of new judges, with a deadline set for April 17, 2026.

Mar 17 β€’ 12:16 UTC
πŸ‡΅πŸ‡± Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Maciej Gutowski, Piotr Kardas: A Few Questions About the Elections to the TC

The article discusses the importance of the Constitutional Tribunal in Poland's democratic system and the implications of its judicial appointments.

Mar 17 β€’ 04:04 UTC
πŸ‡΅πŸ‡± Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Prof. Jerzy PisuliΕ„ski: Can the Constitutional Tribunal Turn Back Time?

A group of PiS lawmakers is petitioning the Constitutional Tribunal to declare the current selection process for judges unconstitutional, arguing it infringes upon the continuity and individual terms of judges.

Mar 15 β€’ 14:40 UTC
πŸ‡΅πŸ‡± Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Jacek ZaleΕ›ny: The oath of new judges of the Constitutional Tribunal is only possible before the President

The Polish Sejm has selected six new judges for the Constitutional Tribunal, who must take an oath before the President to officially assume their positions.

Mar 14 β€’ 07:46 UTC
πŸ‡΅πŸ‡± Oko.press
National & Local

The Sejm selected six judges for the Constitutional Tribunal. Ε»urek appeals to Nawrocki

The Polish Sejm has appointed six judges to the Constitutional Tribunal, raising questions about the acceptance of oaths by the new members and potential challenges to the validity of parliamentary elections.

Mar 13 β€’ 15:32 UTC
πŸ‡΅πŸ‡± Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

The Sejm elected new judges to the Constitutional Tribunal. What will President Karol Nawrocki do?

The Sejm of Poland has elected new judges to the Constitutional Tribunal, while rejecting candidates proposed by the ruling party, highlighting ongoing political tensions over the tribunal's independence.

Mar 13 β€’ 12:47 UTC
πŸ‡΅πŸ‡± Wprost
National & Local

The Sejm has chosen new judges for the Constitutional Tribunal. One name catches attention

The Polish Sejm has appointed new judges to the Constitutional Tribunal, filling vacancies that had remained since December 2025, with notable candidates highlighted in the selection process.

Mar 13 β€’ 12:43 UTC
πŸ‡΅πŸ‡± Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Elections to the Constitutional Tribunal. PiS Candidate Without Recommendation

During a recent meeting, the committee gave positive recommendations to several candidates for the Constitutional Tribunal while rejecting one from PiS.

Mar 13 β€’ 07:26 UTC
πŸ‡΅πŸ‡± Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Robert Gwiazdowski: The Spirit of Hans Kelsen in the Constitutional Tribunal

The Polish Constitutional Tribunal is undergoing a quick reshuffle to restore the influence of Civic Platform supporters, reflecting a historical pattern in Polish politics.

Mar 13 β€’ 03:42 UTC
πŸ‡΅πŸ‡± Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

CJEU on Gender Change: The Court is Not Bound by the Interpretation of the Constitutional Tribunal

The CJEU ruled that Bulgarian courts are not bound by existing interpretations of gender identity and that a person's request for gender recognition must be assessed independently.

Mar 12 β€’ 11:06 UTC
πŸ‡΅πŸ‡± Oko.press
National & Local

The Presidium of the Sejm selected candidates for judges of the Constitutional Tribunal

The Presidium of the Sejm has recommended six candidates for judges of the Constitutional Tribunal, with opposition parties also proposing their own candidates ahead of the voting.

Mar 11 β€’ 16:38 UTC
πŸ‡΅πŸ‡± Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

"An unauthorized person heads the Constitutional Tribunal". The Sejm is to make such a resolution

The Polish Sejm, led by Marshal WΕ‚odzimierz Czarzasty, is set to vote on the selection of new judges for the Constitutional Tribunal, with six candidates recommended for the positions.

Mar 11 β€’ 12:43 UTC
πŸ‡΅πŸ‡± Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Who will go to the Constitutional Tribunal? The list of candidates has been announced

A list of candidates for judges in the Polish Constitutional Tribunal has been announced ahead of the submission deadline.

Mar 11 β€’ 09:00 UTC
πŸ‡΅πŸ‡± Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Who will the coalition nominate to the Constitutional Tribunal? There are five names

The Polish coalition government is preparing to nominate candidates for the Constitutional Tribunal, with a rapid submission process initiated by the Speaker of the Sejm.

Mar 10 β€’ 09:55 UTC
πŸ‡΅πŸ‡± Oko.press
National & Local

The Coalition Wants Experts to the Constitutional Tribunal on October 15. What Will Nawrocki Do?

The Coalition plans to nominate recognized legal experts, excluding politicians, for the upcoming vacancies in Poland's Constitutional Tribunal.

Mar 10 β€’ 09:33 UTC
πŸ‡΅πŸ‡± Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

The government confronts the president of the Constitutional Tribunal, Bogdan ŚwiΔ™czkowski. New version of the resolution regarding the Constitutional Tribunal

A new resolution is set to challenge the legality of Bogdan ŚwiΔ™czkowski's presidency of Poland's Constitutional Tribunal, aiming to appoint an interim successor.

Mar 9 β€’ 21:36 UTC
πŸ‡΅πŸ‡± Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Elections of the Judges of the Constitutional Tribunal. The Speaker of the Sejm has set a date

The Speaker of the Sejm has announced the deadline for submitting applications for judges of the Constitutional Tribunal, indicating that elections are anticipated during this week’s session.

Mar 9 β€’ 10:57 UTC
πŸ‡΅πŸ‡± Wprost
National & Local

Jan Maria Jackowski: The President Can Make a Decision That Will Surprise Everyone

Jan Maria Jackowski discusses the political implications of President Duda's potential decision on the SAFE program and its constitutional uncertainties.

Mar 2 β€’ 13:39 UTC
πŸ‡΅πŸ‡± Oko.press
National & Local

No Constitutional Tribunal, no issue and help? The desperate idea of the Commissioner for Human Rights to circumvent the absence of the Constitutional Tribunal

The Commissioner for Human Rights is seeking a workaround for the non-publication of Constitutional Tribunal rulings which affects citizens' rights, proposing that lower courts should re-evaluate cases lost by citizens if the Tribunal's decisions are not published.

Feb 28 β€’ 13:13 UTC
πŸ‡΅πŸ‡± Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

The KRS sues the Tribunal over the provisions of the law on the KRS. It's about the election of a new Council

The KRS has filed a complaint to the Tribunal concerning provisions of the law that relate to the election process for its new members.

Feb 27 β€’ 16:51 UTC
πŸ‡΅πŸ‡± Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Does the ruling of the Constitutional Tribunal not published in the Journal of Laws have legal effects? A precedent question for the NSA

The article discusses a legal challenge in Poland regarding a woman's denial of caregiving benefits for her disabled son due to her employment status, raising questions about the interpretation of legislative rules.

Feb 27 β€’ 11:30 UTC
πŸ‡΅πŸ‡± Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Pre-elections for the National Judiciary Council. The Coalition has prepared a resolution. PiS is going to the Constitutional Tribunal

The current Polish coalition government has introduced a resolution concerning pre-elections for members of the National Judiciary Council in response to a presidential veto on proposed changes to the judiciary election process.

Feb 25 β€’ 16:34 UTC
πŸ‡΅πŸ‡± Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

The Constitutional Tribunal on testing impartiality and excluding judges. 'Unacceptable'

The article discusses the controversy surrounding judge Anna Dalkowska's career, highlighting her connections to government positions and the concerns over her impartiality assessed by the Supreme Administrative Court in Poland.

Feb 25 β€’ 15:40 UTC
πŸ‡΅πŸ‡± Oko.press
National & Local

We reveal the Polish-Hungarian network. Included are Piebiak, neo-judges of the Supreme Court, Czarnek, and the former deputy president of the Constitutional Tribunal

A large group of Polish lawyers and beneficiaries of the PiS power in Poland is reportedly collaborating with a network of Hungarian law professors closely aligned with Viktor Orban's Fidesz party.

Feb 25 β€’ 06:00 UTC
πŸ‡΅πŸ‡± Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Marek Domagalski: Let’s not waste judicial power

The article discusses a legal case in Poland where a party seeks to renew proceedings based on a recent constitutional ruling that impacts the ability to appeal court decisions regarding judicial fees.

Feb 25 β€’ 03:45 UTC
πŸ‡΅πŸ‡± Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Appeal concerning the Constitutional Tribunal. "Simply filling vacancies is not enough"

A coalition of 31 social organizations in Poland is urging for greater transparency in the selection process for judges of the Constitutional Tribunal, beyond just filling six vacancies.

Feb 24 β€’ 14:00 UTC
πŸ‡΅πŸ‡± Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

President's Decision on Lex Huawei

Polish President Karol Nawrocki has signed an amendment to the Cybersecurity Act, which will take effect in one month but has also been sent for constitutional scrutiny.

Feb 19 β€’ 16:34 UTC
πŸ‡΅πŸ‡± Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Judge StanisΕ‚aw Biernat: It is not the president who shapes the composition of the Constitutional Tribunal

The article discusses the upcoming process of appointing judges to Poland's Constitutional Tribunal, highlighting the political nature of the selection process and its recent failures.

Feb 18 β€’ 16:45 UTC
πŸ‡΅πŸ‡± Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

JarosΕ‚aw KaczyΕ„ski Wants to Block Donald Tusk's Success. The Move Belongs to Karol Nawrocki

The article discusses the political tensions in Poland regarding the SAFE legislation, with President Duda caught between approving the act, seeking a Constitutional Tribunal review, or vetoing it, amid conflicting expectations from JarosΕ‚aw KaczyΕ„ski's party.

Feb 18 β€’ 15:00 UTC
πŸ‡΅πŸ‡± Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Can unpublished judgments of the Constitutional Tribunal be applied?

A procedural error in a legal question directed to the Supreme Court has hindered the court's ability to decide whether and to what extent an unpublished judgment of the Constitutional Tribunal can be applied.

Feb 17 β€’ 15:42 UTC
πŸ‡΅πŸ‡± Oko.press
National & Local

Former Presidents and Vice Presidents of the Constitutional Tribunal: PiS MPs Want to Block Changes in the Constitutional Tribunal

Former heads of the Polish Constitutional Tribunal warn that the ruling party, PiS, is attempting to block the appointment of new judges to the tribunal.

Feb 16 β€’ 19:27 UTC
πŸ‡΅πŸ‡± Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Former presidents of the Constitutional Tribunal warn against PiS's motion. "Change of the constitution"

Former presidents of Poland’s Constitutional Tribunal express concern over a motion by the ruling PiS party regarding the selection of judges, which they characterize as a potential constitutional shift.

Feb 16 β€’ 17:02 UTC
πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Έ El PaΓ­s
National & Local

Thirty years since the assassination of TomΓ‘s y Valiente: when the University rose against ETA

The assassination of Francisco TomΓ‘s y Valiente, former president of the Constitutional Tribunal in Spain, by ETA marked a pivotal moment in mobilizing public opposition against terrorism in Spain.

Feb 14 β€’ 04:30 UTC
πŸ‡΅πŸ‡± Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

This could be the end of property owners' responsibility for snow removal from sidewalks. Complaint to the Constitutional Tribunal

A legal challenge could change the requirement for property owners in Poland to clear snow and ice from public sidewalks adjacent to their properties.

Feb 13 β€’ 13:11 UTC
πŸ‡΅πŸ‡± Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

New judges of the Tribunal to take an oath in the Sejm? This is how the coalition wants to bypass the president

The ruling coalition in Poland plans to appoint judges to the Constitutional Tribunal but may circumvent the president's approval by changing procedural rules in the Sejm.

Feb 12 β€’ 08:15 UTC
πŸ‡΅πŸ‡± Oko.press
National & Local

You had, coalition, places in the Constitutional Tribunal ...

The ruling coalition in Poland has seemingly lost its opportunity to fill vacant positions in the Constitutional Tribunal due to a legal challenge filed by PiS against its own regulations governing judicial appointments.

Feb 11 β€’ 18:05 UTC
πŸ‡΅πŸ‡± Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Maciej Gutowski, Piotr Kardas: Poor elections to the Tribunal would be a triumph for PiS

The article discusses the implications of the ruling coalition's plans to quickly fill vacant positions in the Constitutional Tribunal in Poland amid ongoing public debates about judicial reforms.

Feb 11 β€’ 04:50 UTC
πŸ‡΅πŸ‡± Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Piotr Szymaniak: The Constitutional Tribunal Should Be PiS-Style, or None

The Law and Justice party in Poland challenges the constitutionality of the rules governing the selection of judges to the Constitutional Tribunal, advocating for a legislative framework instead of parliamentary regulations.

Feb 10 β€’ 16:29 UTC

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