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Poland's President Rejects Judges, Igniting Rule-of-Law Crisis

11/14/2025

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Poland's President Karol Nawrocki announced he will refuse to appoint 46 judges who question the status of colleagues under the Law and Justice (PiS) government's system.
Nawrocki is backed by PiS and says the move is necessary to maintain constitutional order.
Critics, including spokesman Adam Szlapka, say the decision undermines judicial independence and usurps power.
The move unfolds amid a rule-of-law crisis, with many judges labeled 'neo-judges' facing legitimacy challenges.

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Poland's President Karol Nawrocki announced he will refuse to appoint 46 judges who question the status of colleagues under the Law and Justice (PiS) government's system.
Nawrocki is backed by PiS and says the move is necessary to maintain constitutional order.
Critics, including spokesman Adam Szlapka, say the decision undermines judicial independence and usurps power.
The move unfolds amid a rule-of-law crisis, with many judges labeled 'neo-judges' facing legitimacy challenges.