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CJEU Rules Polish Judiciary Lacks Independence Amid Crisis

10/19/2025

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The Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) ruled the Chamber of the Extraordinary Control is not independent under Article 19 TEU.
In 2021, the Chamber overturned the 2006 AW 'T' judgment in a crossword-puzzle dispute, prompting a referral to the CJEU.
The Polish crisis deepens as the National Council for the Judiciary appoints about three thousand new judges, raising legitimacy concerns.
Legislative changes appear unlikely before 2027.

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Story summary

The Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) ruled the Chamber of the Extraordinary Control is not independent under Article 19 TEU.
In 2021, the Chamber overturned the 2006 AW 'T' judgment in a crossword-puzzle dispute, prompting a referral to the CJEU.
The Polish crisis deepens as the National Council for the Judiciary appoints about three thousand new judges, raising legitimacy concerns.
Legislative changes appear unlikely before 2027.