Piotr Schab, previously a major disciplinary spokesman during the Law and Justice Party's (PiS) administration, is now a candidate for re-election to Poland's National Council of the Judiciary (KRS) on behalf of the Sędziowie RP association. The association has put forth nine additional candidates, all of whom are neo-judges who benefited from the controversial judicial reforms implemented by Minister Zbigniew Ziobro. Schab's announcement of his candidacy on February 15, 2025, has drawn considerable attention due to his prior actions that have been viewed as repressive against the judiciary under the previous regime.

In a surprising twist, Schab is portraying himself as a defender of the rule of law, claiming it is under threat from the newly elected government led by Donald Tusk. He presents himself as a victim of the political environment, despite being actively involved in political events, including his recent participation as a panelist at a congress of the Polish political party Konfederacja Korony Polskiej, which violates constitutional norms prohibiting judges from engaging in politics. He now faces potential disciplinary charges for these actions, which bring his integrity and motivations into question.

The emerging situation highlights deep divisions within the Polish judicial system and the political landscape, as the KRS shapes the future of judicial appointments and reforms in the country. The upcoming elections to this body are not just about the candidates themselves but about the broader theme of judicial independence and the rule of law in Poland, particularly in light of past abuses and the current political dynamics. Schab's candidacy may signal continued tensions between the judiciary and the government, as well as among various factions within the legal community.