The ruling coalition in Poland is planning to fill six vacant positions in the Constitutional Tribunal by appointing new judges in early March. However, they may face opposition from the Law and Justice party (PiS), which has filed a complaint with the Tribunal regarding the selection process for judges. The complaint raises questions about transparency and legality in the appointment procedure, creating potential hurdles for the coalition's plans.

A significant issue surrounding the appointments is whether the candidates proposed by the ruling coalition will receive approval from President Karol Nawrocki, who is responsible for formalizing the appointment of judges by administering their oaths. Without this formal step, any appointments could be deemed invalid, which further complicates the coalition's strategy to ensure that their chosen candidates assume their positions.

In an effort to bypass a potential refusal from the president, the ruling coalition is reportedly looking to amend the Sejm's regulations to allow newly elected judges to make an oath directly before the assembly instead of going through the president. This proposed change could significantly alter the traditional procedure and provoke further scrutiny over the legitimacy of the appointments, as it may set a precedent for future interactions between the legislative and executive branches of government in Poland.