Lukasz Piebiak, a former deputy minister of justice in Poland's ruling party's government, is at the forefront of a move to dominate the National Judicial Council (KRS) as it undergoes reform. The list of candidates announced by his association, Lawyers for Poland, includes several controversial figures, such as Judge Dudzicz, known for his anti-Semitic remarks, and the former far-right Ombudsman for Children, indicating a continuation of the previous government's controversial judicial reforms.

The current illegal neo-KRS’s term is set to end on May 12, 2026, and there are efforts from the current governing coalition to replace it with a reformed KRS intended to restore independence. This new council would ideally be composed of judges elected by their peers rather than being appointed by the ruling party, marking a significant shift from the previous system where Kaczynski's party controlled appointments. The proposed reforms aim to revitalize confidence in Poland’s judiciary and distance it from political bias, a critical concern in light of ongoing controversies surrounding judicial independence in the country.

Despite aspirations for reform, Piebiak's and his allies' pursuit to influence the KRS raises questions about the true extent of changes and whether a new layer of political influence will merely replace the old systems instead of genuinely reforming the judiciary. The landscape of judicial politics in Poland remains contentious, as the balance between independence and political influence continues to be challenged.