A Polish journalist recently posed a straightforward question to members of the ruling Law and Justice party (PiS) regarding the positive impacts of legislative changes enacted during their time in power. The question arose in the context of a recent veto by the President against amendments to the National Council of the Judiciary (KRS) that aimed to restrict political involvement in selecting council members. Historically, the KRS had maintained independence before being politicized under PiS, raising concerns about the balance of power in the judiciary.

On February 24th, journalist Radomir Wit sought to engage PiS MPs Marek Ast and Kazimierz Smoliński directly in the Sejm to discuss the implications of these changes. Despite the significance and simplicity of the question, the MPs avoided providing a response, which some observers may interpret as a sign of discomfort with the consequences of their party's policies. Ast, indicated as a frequent candidate for the Constitutional Tribunal by his party, and Smoliński, known for his leadership roles, both chose not to engage on the topic, raising questions about accountability and transparency in the face of controversial judicial reforms.

This incident reflects wider tensions in Polish politics, particularly around the independence of the judiciary and the role of political parties in shaping legal frameworks. The refusal to answer the journalist's questions could signal a reluctance among PiS members to publicly defend their actions, especially amid growing criticisms from both domestic and international observers about the trend of political interference in judicial processes in Poland. It emphasizes the importance of investigative journalism in holding politicians accountable and sparking public discourse on governance issues.