Poland is in the midst of selecting new members for the National Council of the Judiciary (KRS), as the term of the current council is set to expire in May. The selection process has been contentious, primarily because the judicial members of the KRS were elected by lawmakers, which raises significant questions about the legality of the council. The ruling coalition's attempts to reform the selection process have been hampered by a presidential veto, thus leaving the prevailing, and disputed, regulations intact.

In an effort to navigate this challenge, President Karol Nawrocki has expressed that the current laws passed by Parliament may violate the Constitution. This situation could lead to the removal of judges whom the current government views as problematic. Consequently, the ruling party has considered a 'Plan B', which involves conducting judicial primaries among judges and having the results confirmed by the Sejm, Poland's parliament. This proposal was initially put forward by representatives from the Ministry of Justice and has garnered support from certain judicial circles.

A recent survey conducted by Rzeczpospolita indicates that this idea of judicial primaries resonates with almost half of the Polish population, reflecting a significant public interest in reforming the KRS selection process. The support for primaries showcases a potential shift towards more democratic involvement in the judiciary, although it remains to be seen how such measures will be implemented and whether they can address the broader concerns regarding judicial independence in Poland.