Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk has surprisingly continued to maintain the Legislative Council, which was established during the government of his predecessor, Mateusz Morawiecki. This council has not undergone any personnel changes since the PiS lost elections in October 2023, except for a reduction in the high salaries they receive. Given the controversies surrounding the council members’ roles in legitimizing previous PiS government decisions, this continuity raises concerns among political observers about Tusk's commitment to reforming the judiciary in Poland.

The Legislative Council has played a significant role over the past two years, advising the Prime Minister while comprising members who were previously involved with the PiS administration. These individuals are noted for drafting legal opinions that supported important ideological decisions and significantly undermined the independence of the judiciary. The decision by Tusk to keep this council in place, with its apparent ties to the previous government, could be seen as a bid to maintain some continuity in governance but also leads to skepticism about his willingness to embrace a transformative agenda in Polish politics.

As Tusk leads Poland into a new political era following the electoral shift, keeping the Legislative Council intact can be interpreted as a strategic move to leverage its legal expertise while also exposing him to scrutiny from both political foes and citizens who demand a more independent judiciary. The implications of this decision could influence Tusk’s ability to enact meaningful reforms, particularly relating to the judiciary, as many are keenly watching to see whether he will break from the past or perpetuate its controversies in a quest for stability.