- yesterday
Maciej Berek challenges tribunal chief following election by Polish parliament
Newly elected Constitutional Tribunal judge Maciej Berek declared that court president Bogdan Święczkowski cannot lawfully direct the institution, as the presidential palace reviews whether to swear Berek into office.
- 5d ago
Polish President Karol Nawrocki agrees to prosecutor questioning over stalled court appointments
The National Prosecutor's Office asked Karol Nawrocki to designate a time and venue to give witness testimony regarding his refusal to swear in four Constitutional Tribunal judges.
- Aug 29
Donald Tusk defends Constitutional Tribunal nominations as presidency and opposition criticize remarks
Prime Minister Donald Tusk declared in Olsztyn that the parliamentary majority will install new judges at the Constitutional Tribunal in September 2026, prompting pushback from the presidential palace over candidate Maciej Berek.
- Aug 23
Poland enables civil registry transcription for same-sex marriages contracted abroad
New civil status forms with three gender pairings took effect on 23 August 2026, following rulings by European and Polish administrative courts.
- Jul 29
Sławomir Patyra sworn in as Polish Constitutional Tribunal judge, immediately refuses to adjudicate in solidarity with four blocked colleagues
Sławomir Patyra took the oath before President Karol Nawrocki on Tuesday, then declared he would not participate in any Constitutional Tribunal proceedings until four judges elected in March are allowed to take office.
- Jul 20
Constitutional Tribunal head demands police explain 14 July intervention amid judges' mandate dispute
President of Poland's Constitutional Tribunal Bogdan Święczkowski has formally asked the national police chief to provide the legal basis and documentation for the 14 July entry of officers into the court's building, calling it an external interference.
- Jul 15
Polish Constitutional Tribunal assembly collapses after judges barred and police called
The Constitutional Tribunal’s General Assembly failed on 14 July 2026 after two recently elected judges were refused entry, two others admitted only as guests, and quorum was broken when two judges walked out in solidarity.
